Top Rankings
Scotts Valley Unified 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 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,179 students in Scotts Valley Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Scotts Valley Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% 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
4 Schools
10,378 Schools
# Students
2,179 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
101 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Scotts Valley Unified School District, which is ranked #183 of all 1,939 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#187 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
29%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.63
# American Indian Students
6 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
132 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
6%
12%
# Hispanic Students
327 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
56%
# Black Students
8 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
1,474 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
68%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
228 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
187
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
141
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
174
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
150
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
151
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
156
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
158
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
160
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
168
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
178
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
199
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
174
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
183
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,444 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has grown by 49% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,760 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,444
$19,801
Spending / Student
$11,760
$18,236
Best Scotts Valley Unified School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brook Knoll Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
151 Brook Knoll Dr.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 423-2454
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 423-2454
Grades: K-5
| 438 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Scotts Valley High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
555 Glenwood Dr.
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(831) 439-9555
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(831) 439-9555
Grades: 9-12
| 734 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Vine Hill Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
151 Vine Hill Sch Rd.
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(831) 438-1090
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(831) 438-1090
Grades: K-5
| 521 students
Rank: #44.
Scotts Valley Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8 Bean Creek Rd.
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(831) 438-0610
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(831) 438-0610
Grades: 6-8
| 486 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Scotts Valley Unified School District?
Scotts Valley Unified School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,179 students.
What is the rank of Scotts Valley Unified School District?
Scotts Valley Unified School District is ranked #183 out of 1,939 school districts in California (top 10%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Scotts Valley Unified School District?
68% of Scotts Valley Unified School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Scotts Valley Unified School District?
Scotts Valley Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Scotts Valley Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,760 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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