Serving 62 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Fallsvale ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 62 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Fallsvale School serves the northern part of the Forest Falls, CA school district, covering an attendance area of approximately 11.2 square miles. Families in this region can expect a typical drive time of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 15.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fallsvale ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Fallsvale's student population of 62 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
62 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Educate - Inspire - Prepare!
School Rankings
Fallsvale ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fallsvale is 0.57, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1174 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
32%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
57%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fallsvale's ranking?
Fallsvale is ranked #1174 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Fallsvale?
62 students attend Fallsvale.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Fallsvale students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fallsvale?
Fallsvale has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Fallsvale offer ?
Fallsvale offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Fallsvale part of?
Fallsvale is part of Bear Valley Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
pretty nice school ngl.
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