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Vallecito Union School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 597 students in Vallecito Union School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Vallecito Union School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% 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
3 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
597 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Vallecito Union School District, which is ranked #396 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
#396 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)42%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
19%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
72%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,241 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 $20,052 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$12 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$22,241
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$20,052
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Vallecito Union School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Albert A. Michelson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
196 Pennsylvania Gulch Rd.
Avery, CA 95224
(209) 728-3441
Avery, CA 95224
(209) 728-3441
Gr: K-5 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Avery Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4545 Moran Rd.
Avery, CA 95224
(209) 795-8520
Avery, CA 95224
(209) 795-8520
Gr: 6-8 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Hazel Fischer Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1605 Blagen Rd.
Avery, CA 95224
(209) 795-8030
Avery, CA 95224
(209) 795-8030
Gr: K-5 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Vallecito Union School District?
Vallecito Union School District manages 3 public schools serving 597 students.
What is the rank of Vallecito Union School District?
Vallecito Union School District is ranked #396 out of 1,903 school districts in California (top 30%) 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 math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Vallecito Union School District?
72% of Vallecito Union School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Vallecito Union School District?
Vallecito Union School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Vallecito Union School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,052 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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