Pacific Valley (K-12) serves 17 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 17 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pacific Valley (K-12) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Pacific Valley (K-12)'s student population of 17 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
17 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pacific Valley (K-12) is 0.50, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
47%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
53%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Pacific Valley (K-12)?
17 students attend Pacific Valley (K-12).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Pacific Valley (K-12) students are White, and 47% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pacific Valley (K-12)?
Pacific Valley (K-12) has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pacific Valley (K-12) offer ?
Pacific Valley (K-12) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Pacific Valley (K-12) part of?
Pacific Valley (K-12) is part of Big Sur Unified School District.
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