Top Rankings
San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,445 students in San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
2,445 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
108 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District, which is ranked #198 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#194 out of 1200 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.63
# American Indian Students
4 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
20 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
332 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
56%
# Black Students
10 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
1,844 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
75%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
233 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
231
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
190
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
187
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
164
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
198
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
150
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
188
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
171
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
175
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
207
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
210
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
176
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
198
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,667 is higher than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,466 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$53 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$35 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,667
$19,806
Spending / Student
$14,466
$18,241
Best San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 67% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7155 Highway 9
Felton, CA 95018
(831) 335-4475
Felton, CA 95018
(831) 335-4475
Grades: K-5
| 564 students
Rank: #22.
San Lorenzo Valley High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7105 Highway 9
Felton, CA 95018
(831) 335-4425
Felton, CA 95018
(831) 335-4425
Grades: 9-12
| 707 students
Rank: #33.
Slvusd Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 69% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
325 Marion Ave.
Ben Lomond, CA 95005
(831) 335-0932
Ben Lomond, CA 95005
(831) 335-0932
Grades: K-12
| 330 students
Rank: #44.
Boulder Creek Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 56% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Lomond St.
Boulder Creek, CA 95006
(831) 338-6413
Boulder Creek, CA 95006
(831) 338-6413
Grades: K-5
| 445 students
Rank: #55.
San Lorenzo Valley Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7179 Hacienda Way
Felton, CA 95018
(831) 335-4452
Felton, CA 95018
(831) 335-4452
Grades: 6-8
| 399 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District?
San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,445 students.
What is the rank of San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District?
San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District is ranked #198 out of 1,167 school districts in California (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District?
75% of San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District?
San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,466 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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