Top Rankings
Rescue Union Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,505 students in Rescue Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Rescue Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% 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
7 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
3,505 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
160 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Rescue Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #131 of all 1,910 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#128 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
8%
12%
% Hispanic
16%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
71%
20%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,372 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 $11,942 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$42 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,372
$19,974
Spending / Student
$11,942
$18,396
Best Rescue Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3371 Brittany Way
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 941-2600
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 941-2600
Gr: K-5 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2561 Francisco Dr.
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-1828
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-1828
Gr: K-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Rescue Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3880 Green Valley Rd.
Rescue, CA 95672
(530) 677-2720
Rescue, CA 95672
(530) 677-2720
Gr: K-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Marina Village Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1901 Francisco Dr.
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-3993
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-3993
Gr: 6-8 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Lake Forest Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2240 Sailsbury Dr.
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-0652
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-0652
Gr: K-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Green Valley Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2380 Bass Lake Rd.
Rescue, CA 95672
(530) 677-3686
Rescue, CA 95672
(530) 677-3686
Gr: K-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #77.
Pleasant Grove Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2540 Green Valley Rd.
Rescue, CA 95672
(530) 672-4400
Rescue, CA 95672
(530) 672-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rescue Union Elementary School District?
Rescue Union Elementary School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,505 students.
What is the rank of Rescue Union Elementary School District?
Rescue Union Elementary School District is ranked #131 out of 1,910 school districts in California (top 10%) 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 overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rescue Union Elementary School District?
71% of Rescue Union Elementary School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rescue Union Elementary School District?
Rescue Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Rescue Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,942 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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