Serving 230 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Spring Valley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% 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: 230 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Spring Valley Elementary serves the southwest part of O Neals, CA, covering an area of approximately 181.2 square miles. Families in the attendance zone typically have a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 12.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Spring Valley Elementary School's student population of 230 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
230 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
High expectations through Rigorous and Relevant learning opportunities while developing personalized student experience by building positive Relationships and Resiliency.
School Rankings
Spring Valley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spring Valley Elementary School is 0.48, 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
#5321 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
69%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-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 Spring Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Spring Valley Elementary School is ranked #5321 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Spring Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Spring Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chawanakee Academy Charter, North Fork Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Spring Valley Elementary School?
230 students attend Spring Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Spring Valley Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spring Valley Elementary School?
Spring Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Spring Valley Elementary School offer ?
Spring Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Spring Valley Elementary School part of?
Spring Valley Elementary School is part of Chawanakee Unified School District.
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