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Round Valley Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 447 students in Round Valley Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Round Valley Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
447 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
26 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Round Valley Unified School District, which is ranked #1860 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1877 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)10-14%
33%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Graduation Rate
50%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)48.2%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
56%
1%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
12%
% Hispanic
34%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
5%
Showing 2006–2016. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% White
8%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,745 is higher than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,962 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$13 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$32,745
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$29,962
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Round Valley Unified School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Round Valley High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Howard And High Sts.
Covelo, CA 95428
(707) 983-6174
Covelo, CA 95428
(707) 983-6174
Gr: 9-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Round Valley Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Foothill And Airport Sts.
Covelo, CA 95428
(707) 983-6175
Covelo, CA 95428
(707) 983-6175
Gr: K-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Round Valley Continuation
Alternative School
76270 High School St.
Covelo, CA 95428
(707) 983-6171
Covelo, CA 95428
(707) 983-6171
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Round Valley Unified School District?
Round Valley Unified School District manages 3 public schools serving 447 students.
What is the rank of Round Valley Unified School District?
Round Valley Unified School District is ranked #1860 out of 1,903 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Round Valley Unified School District?
56% of Round Valley Unified School District students are American Indian, 34% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Round Valley Unified School District?
Round Valley Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Round Valley Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,962 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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