Gold Trail School

Gold Trail School

Public Elementary, Middle School | Grade 4-8
889 Cold Springs Rd,  Placerville, CA
Gold Trail Union Elementary School District
4.2
305 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Scott Lyons
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Math Proficiency
40%
Reading Proficiency
51%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
40%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
14
Full Time Teachers
14
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.1%

GreatSchools Rating

6
Test Scores
5
Equity
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
19.6%
State Average
19.4%
Science
16.2%
State Average
11.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
642:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.4%
Male
49.6%
White
80.3%
Hispanic
16.8%
Two or more races
1.8%
Native American
<1%
Asian
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 4 Reviews
2.0 student
4/9/2025
Grading takes forever the students are crazy. The teachers are fine. kids get covid often the pe is good but over all i would say that this school is bad. Kids get in fights, people often get suspended or do illigle substances in the bathrooms. There is gum everywhere and I got mugged once in the ba...
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5.0 student
12/19/2023
All of the teachers are fantastic! They are all so kind! They are great at teaching and I have never felt confused during any topic! Great at providing resources to do absent work. Many elective options there is something for everyone. There are many leadership opportunities, I am currently in 8th g...
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5.0 parent
4/8/2019
This school district is fantastic. I cannot understand how it has lower ratings than nearby Indian Creek and Markham MS...Gold Trail and Sutters Mill are much more desirable schools here locally.
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5.0 parent
2/15/2018
I transferred my children out of the Black Oak Mine school district just so they could go to this school. It was the best decision we ever made! My 4th grader is still playing catch up, but the the teachers are very understanding and go the extra mile to make sure he's up to speed. We have received...
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Gold Trail School

Gold Trail School is a public school for students in grades 4-8 in Placerville, CA, in the Placerville neighborhood, and is served by the Gold Trail Union Elementary School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 305 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 40% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 51% are proficient in reading. Gold Trail School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $589,643. Learn more about what Placerville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Gold Trail School.

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