Serving 41 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Spencer Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 41 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Spencer Valley Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire district in Santa Ysabel, CA, encompassing approximately 9.8 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spencer Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Spencer Valley Elementary School's student population of 41 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
41 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1876
School Calendar
School Rankings
Spencer Valley Elementary 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 Spencer Valley Elementary School is 0.68, which is more 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
#2930 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
10%
1%
Showing 2009–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Asian
5%
12%
Showing 1996–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
27%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
49%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 25-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spencer Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Spencer Valley Elementary School is ranked #2930 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?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Spencer Valley Elementary School?
41 students attend Spencer Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Spencer Valley Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spencer Valley Elementary School?
Spencer Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Spencer Valley Elementary School offer ?
Spencer Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Spencer Valley Elementary School part of?
Spencer Valley Elementary School is part of Spencer Valley Elementary School District.
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