Serving 375 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Spring Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 375 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Spring Valley Elementary serves the northeast part of Millbrae, CA, covering an area of approximately 1 square mile. Most families in the attendance zone are within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge located about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spring Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Spring Valley Elementary School's student population of 375 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
375 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Spring Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 10% 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 0.60, 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
#687 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
59%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
13%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
13%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
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 #687 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Spring Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Spring Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Green Hills Elementary School, Meadows Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Spring Valley Elementary School?
375 students attend Spring Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Spring Valley Elementary School students are Asian, 14% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spring Valley Elementary School?
Spring Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, 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-5
What school district is Spring Valley Elementary School part of?
Spring Valley Elementary School is part of Millbrae Elementary School District.
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