Serving 463 students in grades 6-8, Scotts Valley Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 463 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Scotts Valley Middle's attendance zone covers the entire Scotts Valley school district, encompassing approximately 23.3 square miles. The zone extends up to 6.9 miles from the school, with a typical drive to the school taking about 10-12 minutes.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Scotts Valley Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Scotts Valley Middle School's student population of 463 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
463 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Scotts Valley Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scotts Valley Middle School is 0.53, 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
#1574 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
66%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
1%
7%
Showing 2008–2019. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scotts Valley Middle School's ranking?
Scotts Valley Middle School is ranked #1574 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Scotts Valley Middle School often compared to?
Scotts Valley Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mission Hill Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Scotts Valley Middle School?
463 students attend Scotts Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Scotts Valley Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Scotts Valley Middle School?
Scotts Valley Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Scotts Valley Middle School offer ?
Scotts Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Scotts Valley Middle School part of?
Scotts Valley Middle School is part of Scotts Valley Unified School District.
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