Serving 47 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Spencer Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
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 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 47 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- 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
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Spencer Valley Elementary School's student population of 47 students has grown by 14% 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
47 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Spencer Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spencer Valley Elementary School is 0.67, 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
#2116 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)40-59%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
21:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
30%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
47%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spencer Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Spencer Valley Elementary School is ranked #2116 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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?
47 students attend Spencer Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Spencer Valley Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% 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 12:1, 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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