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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 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 450 students in Round Valley Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, 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 15% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% 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
10,369 Schools
# Students
450 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
27 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Round Valley Unified School District, which is ranked #1739 of all 1,925 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 70-79% has increased from 60-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1768 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%

Graduation Rate
70-79%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.63
# American Indian Students
257 Students
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
57%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
12%
# Hispanic Students
136 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
30%
56%
# Black Students
1 Student
286,112 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
43 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
10%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
13 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
59
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
42
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
38
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
34
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
27
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
22
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
33
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
39
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
34
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
30
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
29
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
45
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
18
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,513 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,351 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$116,387 MM

Spending
$10 MM
$107,188 MM

Revenue / Student
$26,513
$19,974

Spending / Student
$21,351
$18,396

Best Round Valley Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 102 students
Rank: #22.
Round Valley Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | 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
Grades: K-8
| 328 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Round Valley Unified School District?
Round Valley Unified School District manages 3 public schools serving 450 students.
What is the rank of Round Valley Unified School District?
Round Valley Unified School District is ranked #1739 out of 1,925 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?
57% of Round Valley Unified School District students are American Indian, 30% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, and 3% 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 $21,351 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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