Directions to the District Office | About Our Schools | Curriculum and Instruction |
Academic Performance Index | History

Directions to the District Office

Traveling West on Interstate 80, exit at Elm Street and go left at the stoplight on Elm Street.  At the next light, turn right on Auburn Ravine.  The next right is Epperle Lane.  We are up the hill on the left side of the street.

If you are coming south on Highway 49, turn left on Elm Street.  The next left is Auburn Ravine and the first right turn is Epperle Lane.

About Our Schools

ALTA VISTA EDUCATION CENTER
173 OAK STREET
(530) 745-1211
Director of Special Education: Stacy Barsdale

Alta Vista School is the oldest of the five schools in the Auburn Union School District. Alta Vista was built in 1907. Prior to 2008, Alta Vista was an elementary school serving grades K-8. Currently the campus is being used as a educational center with an emphasis on preschool education.

AUBURN ELEMENTARY
11400 LARIAT RANCH ROAD
(530) 887-1958
Principal: Sam Schug

Auburn Elementary is a Kindergarten through fifth grade school located in the north area of town. The school opened in July of 1995 on a multi-track, year-round schedule. In 2001-02 the school returned to a traditional schedule. The school features a complete library, up-to-date computer lab, life lab garden area, playground shade/misting area and a courtyard pavilion area. Auburn Elementary students have exceeded the state-wide average in state test scores each year.

ROCK CREEK SCHOOL
3050 BELL ROAD
(530) 885-5189
Principal: Suzanne Flint

Rock Creek School, located in North Auburn, was selected as a California Distinguished School in 1997. This singular distinction reflects the ongoing commitment that is shared by parents and staff to ensure that all students are successful, lifelong learners. Although Rock Creek School was originally built in 1965, the classrooms and computer lab were modernized in 2003 followed by the administration building and multipurpose room which were completed in 2006. The school serves Kindergarten through fifth grade students. Partnerships between school and community organizations offer additional programs such as the Life Lab and Community Garden.

SKYRIDGE SCHOOL
800 PERKINS WAY
(530) 885-7019
Principal: Jennifer Lewandowski

Skyridge School is distinguished by high academic achievement, involved and supportive parents and a dedicated staff. The school is located in a residential area of south Auburn. The school celebrated its completion in 1994 but its roots go back to the old Auburn Grammar School, the original school in Auburn. One of the distinguishing characteristics is the central park-like quad bordered by the library, multi-purpose room and classrooms.

E.V. CAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL
150 PALM AVENUE
(530) 823-6106
Principal: Randy Ittner
Vice Principal: Patricia Leftridge
Vice Principal: Steve Schaffer

E.V. Cain Charter Middle School is located near Highway 49 in Auburn. The school was constructed in 1949 but underwent extensive remodeling from 1996 to 2001 when facilities for P.E., science, music, and art were completed. E.V. Cain enjoys a reputation as having a strong academic and elective program and is proud of its many successes: Counseling program, Positive Recognition Program, athletics, Power Hour – After School Tutoring (in partnership with the Boys and Girls Club) and drama productions. E.V. Cain became a STEM charter school in 2010 focusing on Science, TEchnology and Math.

Curriculum and Instruction

We are proud of our outstanding teaching staff. These competent educators have completed course work beyond their credentials and regularly participate in staff development activities and in-service programs. They are assisted by capable, well-qualified instructional aides. Active observation/evaluation of all staff members; performance is conducted on a regular basis.

Students receive excellent instruction in their classrooms delivered by experienced staff. Both enrichment and intervention are provided within and beyond the classroom.

Academic Performance Index

The Academic Performance Index (API) is a score on a scale of 200 to 1000 that annually measures the academic performance and progress of individual schools in California. On an interim basis, the state has set 800 as the API score that schools should strive to meet.

History

The Auburn Union School District has provided continuous public education to the citizens of the Auburn area since 1852. From the original parsonage on Sacramento Street and the old Methodist church, the district has grown to its present size. In 1868 the trustees began acquisition of school property when they purchased the Lincoln Way site. In 1918 the district unionized with Long Valley District, and over the next 40 years continued to add surrounding districts to the union including Mt. Vernon District, Rock Creek District, Edgewood District, Columbia District, Monte Rio District, Lone Star District and Alta Vista District.

In 1943 the average enrollment reached about 500 students and the Lincoln Way School was expanded to accommodate the growing school population. In 1949 the construction of E.V. Cain School (then called Palm Avenue School) was under way. By 1960 enrollment had increased to 1800 students necessitating the expansion of Alta Vista School and the construction of a new school, Rock Creek.

As enrollment continued to climb over the next few decades, portable classrooms were acquired to house students until Skyridge School was completed in 1994. Construction of Auburn Elementary School began the next year. Over the next ten years ambitious remodeling projects modernized the E.V. Cain, Alta Vista and Rock Creek school campuses.

School enrollment peaked in the 1995-1996 school year at slightly more than 3000 students. Since then the district has experienced a steady decline in enrollment to the present level of 2125 students. As a result, Alta Vista Elementary School was closed at the end of the 2007-2008 school year. Statewide trends in declining enrollment are predicted to continue in the near future.

The Alta Vista campus is currently being used as an education center. The SDC Preschool and Blended Preshool are currently situated there. The Head Start Program and Native American Alliance also use the facility for their programs.

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