Serving 346 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Margaret G. Scotten Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 346 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Margaret G. Scotten Elementary School's student population of 346 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
346 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Margaret G. Scotten Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Margaret G. Scotten Elementary School is 0.47, 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
#6171 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
17%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
71%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Margaret G. Scotten Elementary School's ranking?
Margaret G. Scotten Elementary School is ranked #6171 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Margaret G. Scotten Elementary School often compared to?
Margaret G. Scotten Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bell Hill Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Margaret G. Scotten Elementary School?
346 students attend Margaret G. Scotten Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Margaret G. Scotten Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Margaret G. Scotten Elementary School?
Margaret G. Scotten Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Margaret G. Scotten Elementary School offer ?
Margaret G. Scotten Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Margaret G. Scotten Elementary School part of?
Margaret G. Scotten Elementary School is part of Grass Valley Elementary School District.
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