Vallecito Union School District

4545 B Moran Rd.
Avery, CA 95224
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 563 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 44% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% 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
563 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
30 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

District Rank

Vallecito Union School District, which is ranked #494 of all 1,939 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#487 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Vallecito Union  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Vallecito Union  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Vallecito Union  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Vallecito Union  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.63
# American Indian Students
9 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
100 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
56%
# Black Students
2 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
402 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
71%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
43 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
63
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
61
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
72
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
60
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
63
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
62
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
60
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
64
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
58
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,524 is higher than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,037 is higher than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 63% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Vallecito Union  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$19 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart displays total spending of Vallecito Union  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$21,524
$19,801
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Vallecito Union  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$33,037
$18,236
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Vallecito Union  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Vallecito Union School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Avery Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4545 Moran Rd.
Avery, CA 95224
(209) 795-8520
Grades: 6-8
| 182 students
Rank: #22.
Vallecito Independent Study (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4545 Moran Rd.
Avery, CA 95224
(209) 795-8504
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Albert A. Michelson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
196 Pennsylvania Gulch Rd.
Avery, CA 95224
(209) 728-3441
Grades: K-5
| 224 students
Rank: #44.
Hazel Fischer Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1605 Blagen Rd.
Avery, CA 95224
(209) 795-8030
Grades: K-5
| 157 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Vallecito Union School District?
Vallecito Union School District manages 4 public schools serving 563 students.
What is the rank of Vallecito Union School District?
Vallecito Union School District is ranked #494 out of 1,939 school districts in California (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Vallecito Union School District?
71% of Vallecito Union School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% 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 $33,037 is higher than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 63% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: KG-08
  • Enrollment: 563 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 30% in CA
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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