Western Placer Unified, CA

Original Research by School Decision on Western Placer Unified

Western Placer Unified is a mid-sized district serving kindergarten through twelfth grade across Placer County in Northern California. The district encompasses multiple communities including Lincoln, Sheridan, Newcastle, Pleasant Grove, and portions of Roseville and Rocklin, and its enrollment sits in the low thousands. The housing market across the district's service area is substantial, with median home values trending slightly downward year over year. Rental costs reflect the region's broader affordability pattern, with monthly rent-to-income ratios representing a meaningful commitment for renters.

The district's academic performance on state assessments shows proficiency rates that sit below the midpoint among Placer County's districts. In English language arts, students in early elementary grades perform near the mid-range, with grade three and grade four showing mid-50s proficiency levels. Performance dips in grades five and six into the upper 40s, then rises notably in grade seven to a level in the upper 60s before settling to upper 50s in grade eight. Mathematics presents a steeper challenge. Proficiency begins slightly below ELA in grade three, declines into the mid-40s by grades four and five, and holds in that range through middle school. Science proficiency data is limited to grades five and eight and sits notably lower than both ELA and math, in the low 40s. The district's chronic absenteeism rate sits below the midpoint among county districts, a positive indicator of student engagement.

The district operates fourteen schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school grades. Twelve Bridges High School, which opened to students in fall 2021, is the newer of two comprehensive high school options and represents the first major new high school facility in Lincoln in decades. Built on substantial acreage and designed with room for growth, it serves the expanding Lincoln area and gives families a second choice alongside Lincoln High School. A continuation high school and a specialized learning academy round out the secondary offerings. The district also operates a middle school as a test site, suggesting some curricular or instructional experimentation.

The district's efforts to fund facility improvements have faced community resistance. Multiple construction bond measures over the past several years, including a November 2022 measure and earlier measures in 2020 and 2018, did not pass the required supermajority threshold. This pattern signals that while the district is growing and has opened new buildings, voters have been hesitant to authorize additional facilities debt. For parents weighing relocation to the area, this means that planned upgrades, such as an aquatic center, remain unfunded despite rapid enrollment growth.

The student population is diverse, with just over half white students, a substantial Hispanic enrollment, smaller Asian and multiracial populations, and small percentages of Black, American Indian, and Native Hawaiian students. Free-or-reduced-price lunch eligibility data was not available, so the extent of economic need within the enrollment cannot be determined from available sources. Similarly, data on students with disabilities and English learners were not reported.

Overall, Western Placer Unified serves a growing, suburban region with modest academic outcomes relative to peer districts in the county. Families considering the district should understand that proficiency levels are below the county median, particularly in science and middle-school mathematics. The newer high school campus and diverse program offerings provide choice at the secondary level, though facility constraints stemming from unsuccessful bond votes may shape the district's capacity to expand or upgrade resources in coming years.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

7,913

Grades

KG–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 32%

Black 2%

White 51%

Asian 6%

Two+ 8%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr ALL

40%

—

Gr 3

36%

59%

Gr 4

45%

61%

Gr 5

40%

65%

Gr 6

30%

56%

Gr 7

50%

76%

Gr 8

37%

67%

Gr 11

43%

—

Math

Gr ALL

29%

—

Gr 3

42%

67%

Gr 4

43%

62%

Gr 5

26%

51%

Gr 6

21%

48%

Gr 7

27%

52%

Gr 8

28%

56%

Gr 11

20%

—

Science

Gr ALL

25%

—

Gr 5

23%

50%

Gr 8

23%

48%

Gr 11

22%

—

Gr 12

20%

—

Gr HS

22%

—

Gr UG_SEC

22%

—

Schools in this District

14 schools are officially reported under this district.

Carlin C. Coppin Elementary

Creekside Oaks Elementary

Lincoln High

Phoenix High (Continuation)

Sheridan Elementary

First Street Elementary

Glen Edwards Middle

Twelve Bridges Elementary

Foskett Ranch Elementary

Twelve Bridges Middle

Lincoln Crossing Elementary

ATLAS Learning Academy

Scott M. Leaman

Twelve Bridges High

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

58%

Grade 3

55%

Grade 4

43%

Grade 5

40%

Grade 6

44%

Grade 7

49%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

51%

Grade 3

56%

Grade 4

57%

Grade 5

48%

Grade 6

68%

Grade 7

59%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

40%

Grade 5

41%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

63%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$649,370

Year-over-year change-1.5%

Range across 6 ZIP codes$541K to $933K

vs. state typical0.84x

vs. national typical1.76x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (6 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
95648	Lincoln	$647K	-1.6%	83.1%
95681	Sheridan	$541K	-1.2%	9.2%
95658	Newcastle	$933K	-0.0%	3.5%
95747	Roseville	$671K	-1.5%	2.8%
95668	Pleasant Grove	$778K	+0.2%	1.1%
95765	Rocklin	$726K	-1.9%	0.3%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$3,050/mo

Year-over-year change+4.2%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$2,540 to $3,058/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
95648	Lincoln	$3,058	+4.3%	83.1%
95747	Roseville	$2,859	+2.1%	2.8%
95765	Rocklin	$2,540	-0.5%	0.3%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$3,277/mo

Home price / national median income7.8x

Annual rent / national median income43.7%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$227/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$776,233 (-1.1% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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