Best High Schools in Alta Sierra, CA

Alta Sierra, CA has 2 high schools with 1,204 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 Alta Sierra score 57% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Alta Sierra meet expectations.

1. Bear River High

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Nevada Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 538 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

Best Middle Schools in Alta Sierra, CA

Alta Sierra, CA has 2 middle schools with 840 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 Alta Sierra score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Alta Sierra don't meet expectations.

1. Magnolia Intermediate

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 379 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 Alta Sierra, CA

Alta Sierra, CA has 3 elementary schools with 996 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 Alta Sierra score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Alta Sierra meet expectations.

1. 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

2. Alta Sierra Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 319 Students

3. Cottage Hill Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 455 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Alta Sierra, CA

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

Community Factors

Alta Sierra, CA has a total population of 7,204 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 41% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Alta Sierra, CA

3,040

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

41%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Alta Sierra, CA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B+

13.58 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.10 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

9.47 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Alta Sierra, CA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

537 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

72 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Alta Sierra, CA

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  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Meadow Vista, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Magra, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Heather Glen, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Nevada City, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 41%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations