Top Rankings
Mountain Valley Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 340 students in Mountain Valley Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Mountain Valley Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
340 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mountain Valley Unified School District, which is ranked #273 of all 1,910 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#307 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.63
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
25%
12%
% Hispanic
7%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
57%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,118 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,532 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,118
$19,974
Spending / Student
$33,532
$18,396
Best Mountain Valley Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hayfork High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
231 Oak St.
Hayfork, CA 96041
(530) 628-5261
Hayfork, CA 96041
(530) 628-5261
Gr: 9-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Hayfork Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6930 State Highway 3
Hayfork, CA 96041
(530) 628-5294
Hayfork, CA 96041
(530) 628-5294
Gr: K-8 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
Valley High School
Alternative School
6930 State Hwy. 3
Hayfork, CA 96041
(530) 628-5294
Hayfork, CA 96041
(530) 628-5294
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mountain Valley Unified School District?
Mountain Valley Unified School District manages 3 public schools serving 340 students.
What is the rank of Mountain Valley Unified School District?
Mountain Valley Unified School District is ranked #273 out of 1,910 school districts in California (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mountain Valley Unified School District?
57% of Mountain Valley Unified School District students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mountain Valley Unified School District?
Mountain Valley Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Mountain Valley Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $33,532 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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