Top Rankings
Western Placer Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 7,877 students in Western Placer Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
51±¬ÁÏs in Western Placer Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% 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
14 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
7,877 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
354 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Western Placer Unified School District, which is ranked #381 of all 1,910 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#387 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
29%
Graduation Rate
83%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.63
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
6%
12%
% Hispanic
32%
56%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
51%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,022 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,118 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$134 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$151 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,022
$19,974
Spending / Student
$19,118
$18,396
Best Western Placer Unified School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Twelve Bridges Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2450 Eastridge Dr.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 434-5220
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 434-5220
Gr: K-5 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Twelve Bridges Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
770 Westview Dr.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 434-5270
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 434-5270
Gr: 6-8 | 924 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Scott M. Leaman
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 Brentford Cir.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 543-0297
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 543-0297
Gr: K-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
635 Groveland Ln.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 434-5292
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 434-5292
Gr: K-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Creekside Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2030 First St.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6380
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6380
Gr: K-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #66.
Foskett Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1561 Joiner Pkwy.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 434-5255
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 434-5255
Gr: K-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #77.
Carlin C. Coppin Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
150 East 12th St.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6390
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6390
Gr: K-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #88.
Atlas Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
870 J St.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 409-2404
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 409-2404
Gr: K-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #99.
First Street Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 First St.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6330
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6330
Gr: K-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1010.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
790 J St.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6360
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6360
Gr: 9-12 | 1,192 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1111.
Glen Edwards Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
204 L St.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6370
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6370
Gr: 6-8 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1212.
Sheridan Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4730 H St.
Sheridan, CA 95681
(530) 633-2591
Sheridan, CA 95681
(530) 633-2591
Gr: K-5 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1313.
Phoenix High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
870 J St.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6395
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6395
Gr: 9-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
2360 Fieldstone Dr.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 409-2631
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 409-2631
Gr: 9-12 | 1,247 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Western Placer Unified School District?
Western Placer Unified School District manages 14 public schools serving 7,877 students.
What is the rank of Western Placer Unified School District?
Western Placer Unified School District is ranked #381 out of 1,910 school districts in California (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Western Placer Unified School District?
51% of Western Placer Unified School District students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Western Placer Unified School District?
Western Placer Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Western Placer Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,118 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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