Vine Hill Elementary School is an elementary school ranging from kindergarten to fifth grade located in Scotts Valley, California, United States. It is a part of the Scotts Valley Unified School District.
Serving 549 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Vine Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 549 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vine Hill 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
Vine Hill Elementary School's student population of 549 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
549 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
THE HOME OF THE BEARS!
School Rankings
Vine Hill Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vine Hill Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#1187 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
18%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
62%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vine Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Vine Hill Elementary School is ranked #1187 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Vine Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Vine Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brook Knoll Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Vine Hill Elementary School?
549 students attend Vine Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Vine Hill Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vine Hill Elementary School?
Vine Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Vine Hill Elementary School offer ?
Vine Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Vine Hill Elementary School part of?
Vine Hill Elementary School is part of Scotts Valley Unified School District.
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