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Margaret G. Scotten Elementary School

10821 Squirrel Creek Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95945

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Tel: (530) 273-6472

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Margaret G. Scotten Elementary School serves 427 students in grades Kindergarten-4.

Margaret G. Scotten 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 20-24% (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 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 427 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 24%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Margaret G. Scotten Elementary School's student population of 427 students has declined by 14% over five school years.

The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-4

Total Students

427 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

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School Rankings

Margaret G. Scotten 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 Margaret G. Scotten Elementary School is 0.40, 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

#2738 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

20-24%

34%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Margaret G. Scotten 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)

20-24%

49%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

21:1

22:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

16%

56%

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Black

White

76%

22%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.40

0.63

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Eligible for Free Lunch

66%

53%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Grass Valley Elementary School District

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Margaret G. Scotten Elementary School often compared to?

Margaret G. Scotten Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bell Hill Academy by visitors of our site.

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

20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

How many students attend Margaret G. Scotten Elementary School?

427 students attend Margaret G. Scotten Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

76% of Margaret G. Scotten Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Margaret G. Scotten Elementary School?

Margaret G. Scotten Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Margaret G. Scotten Elementary School offer ?

Margaret G. Scotten Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4

What school district is Margaret G. Scotten Elementary School part of?

Margaret G. Scotten Elementary School is part of Grass Valley Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 427 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 24%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education