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Diamond Valley Elementary School

35 Hawkside Dr.
Markleeville, CA 96120

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Diamond Valley Elementary School serves 55 students in grades Kindergarten-8.

Diamond Valley Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 55 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Minority Enrollment: 67%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 30-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Diamond Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Diamond Valley Elementary School's student population of 55 students has declined by 31% over five school years.

The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Total Students

55 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

9 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

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School Rankings

Diamond Valley Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Diamond Valley Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#1562 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

30-39%

34%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Diamond Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

50-59%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Diamond Valley Elementary School 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 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

6:1

22:1

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American Indian

55%

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This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Diamond Valley Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Asian

12%

Hispanic

56%

Black

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White

33%

22%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.59

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Diamond Valley Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

71%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Diamond Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Alpine County Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Diamond Valley Elementary School's ranking?

Diamond Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

How many students attend Diamond Valley Elementary School?

55 students attend Diamond Valley Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

55% of Diamond Valley Elementary School students are American Indian, 33% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Diamond Valley Elementary School?

Diamond Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Diamond Valley Elementary School offer ?

Diamond Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8

What school district is Diamond Valley Elementary School part of?

Diamond Valley Elementary School is part of Alpine County Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 55 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Minority Enrollment: 67%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education