Leggett Valley Unified School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 4 public schools in Leggett Valley Unified School District, serving 127 students. Leggett Valley Unified School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
Public schools in Leggett Valley Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the California public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 50% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
The top ranked public schools in Leggett Valley Unified School District are Whale Gulch Elementary School, Leggett Valley Elementary School and Leggett Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is less than the California public school average of 23:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Leggett Valley Unified School District |
| School District Website | http://www.leggett.k12.ca.us |
| School District Phone Number | (707) 925-6285 |
| School District Grades Offered | KG - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (CA) |
| # of Schools | 4 Schools | 10,322 Schools |
| # of Students | 127 Students | 6,196,271 Students |
| # of Teachers | 13 Teachers | 264,754 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 23:1 |
District Comparison
Leggett Valley Unified School District, which is ranked #533 of all 1,013 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #411 out of 989 school districts (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 50% |
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Graduation Rate | ≥50% | 84% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.43 | 0.64 |
| # of American Indian Students | 6 Students | 32,941 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 5% | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | n/a | 719,599 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 12% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 21 Students | 3,366,608 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 17% | 54% |
| # of Black Students | n/a | 337,796 Students |
| % Black Students | n/a | 5% |
| # of White Students | 94 Students | 1,437,339 Students |
| % White Students | 74% | 23% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 3 Students | 28,785 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | 2% | 1% |
| # of Two or more races Students | 3 Students | 273,002 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 2% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | - |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 10 | 530,276 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 8 | 455,064 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 13 | 454,352 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 12 | 446,005 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 9 | 465,237 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 9 | 470,637 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 14 | 484,746 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 15 | 474,570 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 5 | 472,071 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 8 | 493,593 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 11 | 481,887 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 7 | 473,739 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 6 | 485,939 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 8,155 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $22,953 is higher than the state median of $15,053. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,661 is higher than the state median of $14,597. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (CA) |
| Total Revenue | $3 MM | $28 MM |
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| Spending | $3 MM | $27 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $22,953 | $15,053 |
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| Revenue / Student | $22,661 | $14,597 |
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Leggett Valley Unified School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Whale Gulch Elementary School Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%Rank:7/Top 50%76811 Usal Rd.10
Whitethorn, CA 95589
(707) 986-7131
Grades: K-8 | 36 students
- Leggett Valley Elementary School Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%Rank:4/Bottom 50%1 Sch Way10
Leggett, CA 95585
(707) 925-6285
Grades: K-8 | 59 students
- Whale Gulch High School76811 Usal Rd.
Whitethorn, CA 95589
(707) 986-7131
Grades: 9-12 | 14 students
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