Top Rankings
Pleasant Valley Joint Union Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 58 students in Pleasant Valley Joint Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in California.
Public School in Pleasant Valley Joint Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
1 School
10,323 Schools
# Students
58 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
4 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pleasant Valley Joint Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #166 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#172 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)12.7%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
n/a
12%
Showing 2001–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
26%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
5%
Showing 1999–2012. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
% White
64%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,397 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,655 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$1 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$23,397
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$22,655
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Pleasant Valley Joint Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2025 Ranchita Canyon Rd.
San Miguel, CA 93451
(805) 467-3453
San Miguel, CA 93451
(805) 467-3453
Gr: K-6 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pleasant Valley Joint Union Elementary School District?
Pleasant Valley Joint Union Elementary School District manages 1 public schools serving 58 students.
What is the rank of Pleasant Valley Joint Union Elementary School District?
Pleasant Valley Joint Union Elementary School District is ranked #166 out of 1,903 school districts in California (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pleasant Valley Joint Union Elementary School District?
64% of Pleasant Valley Joint Union Elementary School District students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pleasant Valley Joint Union Elementary School District?
Pleasant Valley Joint Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Pleasant Valley Joint Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,655 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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