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Ross Valley Charter

102 Marinda Dr.
Fairfax, CA 94930

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Top 10%

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Ross Valley Charter serves 203 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

Ross Valley Charter placed in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 203 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 44%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ross Valley Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Ross Valley Charter's student population of 203 students has grown by 26% over five school years.

The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.

School Type

Charter School

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Total Students

203 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

9 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Ross Valley Charter is ranked within the top 10% 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 Ross Valley Charter is 0.61, 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

#361 out of 3649 schools
(Top 10%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

55-59%

34%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ross Valley Charter 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)

70-74%

49%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

23:1

22:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

27%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Ross Valley Charter and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

56%

22%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

11%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.61

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Ross Valley Charter and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

30%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ross Valley Charter and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Ross Valley Charter School District

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ross Valley Charter's ranking?

Ross Valley Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%).

What schools are Ross Valley Charter often compared to?

Ross Valley Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Hidden Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.

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

55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

How many students attend Ross Valley Charter?

203 students attend Ross Valley Charter.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

56% of Ross Valley Charter students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Ross Valley Charter?

Ross Valley Charter has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Ross Valley Charter offer ?

Ross Valley Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Ross Valley Charter part of?

Ross Valley Charter is part of Ross Valley Charter School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 203 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 44%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education