Serving 727 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Mattole Valley Charter (#159) 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 was 28% (which was lower than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 46% (which was lower than the California state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
727 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)28%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)46%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
14%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
69%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)70-74%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mattole Valley Charter (#159)?
The graduation rate of Mattole Valley Charter (#159) is 70-74%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Mattole Valley Charter (#159)?
727 students attend Mattole Valley Charter (#159).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Mattole Valley Charter (#159) students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 13% 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 Mattole Valley Charter (#159)?
Mattole Valley Charter (#159) has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mattole Valley Charter (#159) offer ?
Mattole Valley Charter (#159) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Mattole Valley Charter (#159) part of?
Mattole Valley Charter (#159) is part of Mattole Unified School District.
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