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Best Schools in 95960, CA
95960, CA has 10 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,633 students. On average they score 33% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in 95960 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 95960, CA
The top high schools in 95960, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nevada Union High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nevada Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1458 Students
2. Downieville Junior-senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sierra-plumas Joint Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 20 Students
3. Marysville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marysville Joint Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1028 Students
Best Middle Schools in 95960, CA
The top middle schools in 95960, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Seven Hills Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nevada City Elementary • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 399 Students
2. Foothill Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marysville Joint Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 229 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 95960, CA
The top elementary schools in 95960, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Camptonville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Camptonville Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 54 Students
2. Deer Creek Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Nevada City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 285 Students
3. Dobbins Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marysville Joint Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 44 Students
4. Grizzly Hill
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Projected Test Scores
Twin Ridges Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 94 Students
5. Downieville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sierra-plumas Joint Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 22 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 95960, CA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
95960, CA has a total population of 790 with 14% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 95960, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 95960, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
29.35 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.86 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.49 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 95960, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 95960, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 95960, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 95960, CA
How many schools are in 95960, CA?
95960, CA has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,633 students in total.
How do schools in 95960 perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in 95960 score 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in 95960 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 95960?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations