Serving 51 students in grades Kindergarten-7, Surprise Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 60-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 51 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Surprise Valley Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Cedarville, CA school district, covering approximately 855.2 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 21.2 miles to the zone's edge and a furthest point reaching 37.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Surprise Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Surprise Valley Elementary School's student population of 51 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
Total Students
51 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Surprise Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Surprise Valley Elementary School is 0.64, 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
#1911 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
14%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
53%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)3.9%
33%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-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 Surprise Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Surprise Valley Elementary School is ranked #1911 out of 9,523 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 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Surprise Valley Elementary School?
51 students attend Surprise Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Surprise Valley Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are American Indian, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Surprise Valley Elementary School?
Surprise Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Surprise Valley Elementary School offer ?
Surprise Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-7
What school district is Surprise Valley Elementary School part of?
Surprise Valley Elementary School is part of Surprise Valley Joint Unified School District.
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