Happy Valley Elementary School serves 230 students in grades 4-8.
Happy Valley Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 230 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Happy Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Happy Valley Elementary School's student population of 230 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
230 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Happy Valley Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 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 Happy Valley Elementary School is 0.58, 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
#2825 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
21%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
61%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #2825 out of 3,649 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Happy Valley Elementary School?
230 students attend Happy Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Happy Valley Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Happy Valley Elementary School?
Happy Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to 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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