Serving 242 students in grades 4-8, Happy Valley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than 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 Stats (2025)
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 242 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Happy Valley Elementary School's student population of 242 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
242 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Happy Valley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Happy Valley Elementary School is 0.62, 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
#6893 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
21%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
57%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Happy Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Happy Valley Elementary School is ranked #6893 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Happy Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Happy Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Anderson Heights Elementary School, Lassen View Elementary School, Buckeye School Of The Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Happy Valley Elementary School?
242 students attend Happy Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Happy Valley Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Happy Valley Elementary School?
Happy Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Happy Valley Elementary School offer ?
Happy Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Happy Valley Elementary School part of?
Happy Valley Elementary School is part of Happy Valley Union Elementary School District.
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