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Calaveras Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,830 students in Calaveras Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
51爆料s in Calaveras Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
9 Schools
10,417 Schools
# Students
2,830 Students
5,836,351 Students
# Teachers
135 Teachers
268,443 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Calaveras Unified School District, which is ranked #1583 of all 1,930 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1572 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
29%
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.63
# American Indian Students
37 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
24 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
725 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
26%
56%
# Black Students
16 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,824 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
64%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
194 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
282
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
234
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
223
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
210
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
211
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
223
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
220
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
202
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
182
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
236
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
193
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
215
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
199
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,935 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,873 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,935
$19,942
Spending / Student
$12,873
$18,366
Best Calaveras Unified School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mokelumne Hill Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8350 Highway 26
Mokelumne Hill, CA 95245
(209) 754-2140
Mokelumne Hill, CA 95245
(209) 754-2140
Grades: K-6
| 163 students
Rank: #22.
West Point Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
54 Bald Mountain Rd.
West Point, CA 95255
(209) 754-2255
West Point, CA 95255
(209) 754-2255
Grades: K-6
| 120 students
Rank: #33.
Valley Springs Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
240 Pine St.
Valley Springs, CA 95252
(209) 754-2141
Valley Springs, CA 95252
(209) 754-2141
Grades: K-5
| 397 students
Rank: #44.
Calaveras High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
350 High School St.
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-1811
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-1811
Grades: 8-12
| 749 students
Rank: #55.
Gold Strike High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
350 High School St.
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-2123
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-2123
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
Rank: #66.
San Andreas Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
255 Lewis Ave.
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-2365
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-2365
Grades: K-8
| 326 students
Rank: #77.
Calaveras Unified Alternative-sierra Hills Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
501 Gold Strike Rd.
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-2123
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-2123
Grades: K-12
| 108 students
Rank: #88.
Toyon Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3412 Double Spring Rd.
Valley Springs, CA 95252
(209) 754-2137
Valley Springs, CA 95252
(209) 754-2137
Grades: 6-8
| 506 students
Rank: #99.
Jenny Lind Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5100 Driver Rd.
Valley Springs, CA 95252
(209) 754-2350
Valley Springs, CA 95252
(209) 754-2350
Grades: K-5
| 431 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Calaveras Unified School District?
Calaveras Unified School District manages 9 public schools serving 2,830 students.
What is the rank of Calaveras Unified School District?
Calaveras Unified School District is ranked #1583 out of 1,930 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Calaveras Unified School District?
64% of Calaveras Unified School District students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Calaveras Unified School District?
Calaveras Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Calaveras Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,873 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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