Gold Trail

About Gold Trail

The Gold Trail is a historic route in the United States that stretches from the California Gold Rush to the Black Hills of South Dakota. It is a route that has been traveled by people searching for gold, adventure, and a new life.
The Gold Trail began in 1848 when gold was discovered at Sutter’s Mill in California. This sparked a massive migration of people from all over the world to the new gold fields. These people traveled in search of wealth and a better life. Many of them made the long and arduous journey on foot, by wagon, or on horseback.
The Gold Trail continued to be a popular route for prospectors and adventurers for many years. The route followed the Sierra Nevada Mountains, crossed the Great Basin, and then headed east through Wyoming, Nebraska, and South Dakota. Along the way, the travelers encountered a variety of challenges, including difficult terrain, dangerous wildlife, and harsh weather.
Today, the Gold Trail is a popular tourist route that takes travelers through some of the most beautiful and historic parts of the United States. The route is dotted with sites that are connected to the Gold Rush, including ghost towns, abandoned mines, and historic buildings. The Gold Trail is a great way to explore the past and experience the wild beauty of the American West.

Address:	889 Cold Springs Rd. Placerville, CA 95667
Phone:	(530) 626-2595
Site:	gtusd.org
Grades:	4 – 8
Enrollment:	338 students

Overview Gold Trail

Gold Trail serves 338 students in grades 4-8.
Gold Trail placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Gold Trail

Gold Trail is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Gold Trail is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.