Apple Valley Unified School District
- For the 2020 school year, there are 15 public schools in Apple Valley Unified School District, serving 5,857 students.
- Public schools in Apple Valley Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 50% statewide average). This district's average school ranking is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
- The top ranked public schools in Apple Valley Unified School District are Rio Vista School Of Applied Learning, Academy For Academic Excellence and Sitting Bull Academy. Overall school rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is more than the California public school average of 23:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Apple Valley Unified School District |
| School District Website | http://www.avusd.org |
| School District Phone Number | (760)247-8001 |
| School District Grades Offered | KG - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (CA) |
| # of Schools | 15 Schools | 10,323 Schools |
| # of Students | 5,857 Students | 6,196,381 Students |
| # of Teachers | 592 Teachers | 264,762 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
District Comparison
- Apple Valley Unified School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,013 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 84% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (CA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25% | 50% |
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| Graduation Rate | 87% | 84% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.64 |
| # of American Indian Students | 24 Students | 32,941 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 1% | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 182 Students | 719,628 Students |
| % Asian Students | 3% | 12% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 2,814 Students | 3,366,787 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 48% | 54% |
| # of Black Students | 533 Students | 337,803 Students |
| % Black Students | 9% | 5% |
| # of White Students | 677 Students | 1,437,368 Students |
| % White Students | 12% | 23% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 23 Students | 28,797 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Two or more races Students | 1,604 Students | 273,034 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 27% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | - |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 591 | 530,332 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 516 | 455,112 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 462 | 454,412 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 429 | 446,053 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 470 | 465,277 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 479 | 470,673 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 454 | 484,739 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 233 | 474,585 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 254 | 472,087 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 508 | 493,582 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 482 | 481,886 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 493 | 473,644 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 486 | 485,844 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 8,155 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $7,716 in this school district is less than the state average of $10,675. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $7,542 is less than the state average of $10,743. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (CA) |
| Total Revenue | $113 MM | $18 MM |
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| Spending | $111 MM | $18 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $7,716 | $10,675 |
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| Spending / Student | $7,542 | $10,743 |
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Apple Valley Unified School District Public Schools (2020)
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School (Math/Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students - Academy For Academic Excellence Charter School
Math: 38% | Reading: 57%
Rank: Top 50%17500 Mana Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760)946-5414
Grades: K-12 | 1,435 student
- Apple Valley High School Math: 22% | Reading: 49%
Rank: Bottom 50%11837 Navajo Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760)247-7206
Grades: 9-12 | n/a student
- Apple Valley Unified Preschool Special Education12555 Navajo Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760)247-2052
Grades: n/a | n/a student
- Desert Knolls Elementary School Math: 29% | Reading: 36%
Rank: Bottom 50%18213 Symeron Dr.
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760)242-3441
Grades: K-6 | 592 students
- Granite Hills High School Math: 14% | Reading: 48%
Rank: Bottom 50%22900 Esaws Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760)961-2290
Grades: 9-12 | 1,453 student
- High Desert Premier Academy Alternative School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank: Bottom 50%21950 Nisqually Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760)240-4252
Grades: K-12 | 189 students
- Mariana Academy Math: 18% | Reading: 32%
Rank: Bottom 50%10601 Manhasset Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760)247-7258
Grades: K-8 | n/a student
- Phoenix Academy Math: 9% | Reading: 23%
Rank: Bottom 50%20700 Thunderbird Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760)242-7011
Grades: K-8 | n/a student
- Rancho Verde Elementary School Math: 13% | Reading: 32%
Rank: Bottom 50%14334 Pioneer Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760)247-2663
Grades: K-6 | n/a student
- Rio Vista School Of Applied Learning Math: 44% | Reading: 59%
Rank: Top 30%13590 Havasu Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760)240-0280
Grades: K-6 | n/a student
- Sandia Elementary School Math: 9% | Reading: 18%
Rank: Bottom 50%21331 Sandia Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760)240-5125
Grades: K-8 | 906 students
- Sitting Bull Academy Math: 41% | Reading: 54%
Rank: Top 50%19445 Sitting Bull Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760)961-8479
Grades: K-8 | n/a student
- Sycamore Rocks Elementary School Math: 38% | Reading: 48%
Rank: Top 50%23450 S. Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760)240-3332
Grades: K-6 | 692 students
- Vanguard Preparatory Math: 34% | Reading: 48%
Rank: Top 50%12951 Mesquite Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760)961-1066
Grades: K-8 | n/a student
- Yucca Loma Elementary School Math: 18% | Reading: 30%
Rank: Bottom 50%21351 Yucca Loma Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760)247-2623
Grades: K-6 | 590 students
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