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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 8 public schools serving 2,800 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 35% 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
8 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
2,800 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
133 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Calaveras Unified School District, which is ranked #1566 of all 1,925 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
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
25%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
65%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,095 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,011 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,095
$19,974
Spending / Student
$13,011
$18,396
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.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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 8 public schools serving 2,800 students.
What is the rank of Calaveras Unified School District?
Calaveras Unified School District is ranked #1566 out of 1,925 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?
65% of Calaveras Unified School District students are White, 25% 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 $13,011 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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