Best High Schools in 95959, CA

95959, CA has 9 high schools with 4,413 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in 95959 score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 95959 don't meet expectations.

1. Tahoe Truckee High

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Tahoe-truckee Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 890 Students

2. Colfax High

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Placer Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 666 Students

3. Nevada Union High

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Nevada Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1458 Students

4. Loyalton High

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Sierra-plumas Joint Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 161 Students

5. Golden Sierra Junior Senior High

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Black Oak Mine Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 488 Students

6. Sierra Academy Of Expeditionary Learning

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Sierra Academy Of Expeditionary Learning District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 164 Students

7. John Muir Charter

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

John Muir Charter District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 558 Students

8. Earle Jamieson Educational Options

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Nevada County Office Of Education • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 8 Students

Best Middle Schools in 95959, CA

95959, CA has 4 middle schools with 1,325 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in 95959 score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 95959 meet expectations.

1. Seven Hills Intermediate

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Nevada City Elementary • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 399 Students

2. Lyman Gilmore Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Grass Valley Elementary • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 461 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 95959, CA

95959, CA has 9 elementary schools with 2,080 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in 95959 score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 95959 exceed expectations.

1. Nevada City School Of The Arts

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Nevada City School Of The Arts District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 431 Students

2. Deer Creek Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Nevada City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 285 Students

3. Bell Hill Academy

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Grass Valley Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 222 Students

4. Twin Ridges Home Study Charter

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Nevada County Office Of Education • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 202 Students

5. Northside Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Black Oak Mine Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 253 Students

6. Williams Ranch Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Penn Valley Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 197 Students

7. Ready Springs Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Penn Valley Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 371 Students

8. Nevada County Special Education

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Nevada County Office Of Education • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 58 Students

9. Margaret G. Scotten Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Grass Valley Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 383 Students

10. Echo Ridge Christian School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Echo Ridge Christian School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 49 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 95959, CA

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

95959, CA has a total population of 19,081 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 44% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 95959, CA

8,592

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

44%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 95959, CA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

22.04 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

6.53 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

15.51 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 95959, CA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 95959, CA.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

982 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

65 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 95959, CA Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 22%
  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations