Serving 153 students in grades 6-8, Scott Valley Junior High School ranks in the top 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 is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 153 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Scott Valley Junior High's attendance zone encompasses the entire district, covering approximately 827.3 square miles in Fort Jones, CA, with an average distance of 19.8 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and typical drive times ranging from 20 to 30 minutes.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Scott Valley Junior High School's student population of 153 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
153 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Year Founded
1985
School Calendar
School Motto
The Mission of the Scott Valley Junior High School community is to promote the success of every student.
School Rankings
Scott Valley Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scott Valley Junior High School is 0.62, 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
#4346 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
7%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
12%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
57%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
21%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scott Valley Junior High School's ranking?
Scott Valley Junior High School is ranked #4346 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Scott Valley Junior High School?
153 students attend Scott Valley Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Scott Valley Junior High School students are White, 21% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Scott Valley Junior High School?
Scott Valley Junior High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Scott Valley Junior High School offer ?
Scott Valley Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Scott Valley Junior High School part of?
Scott Valley Junior High School is part of Scott Valley Unified School District.
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