Serving 177 students in grades 4-8, Pleasant Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 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 was 35-39% (which was approximately equal to the California state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was higher than the California state average of 48%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
177 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)35-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)50-54%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
11%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
77%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Valley Elementary School?
177 students attend Pleasant Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Pleasant Valley Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pleasant Valley Elementary School?
Pleasant Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pleasant Valley Elementary School offer ?
Pleasant Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Pleasant Valley Elementary School part of?
Pleasant Valley Elementary School is part of Penn Valley Union Elementary School District.
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