Serving 161 students in grades 6-8, Scott Valley Junior High 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 is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 161 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Scott Valley Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Scott Valley Junior High School's student population of 161 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
161 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Scott Valley Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scott Valley Junior High School is 0.61, 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
#3907 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
10%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
12%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
58%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scott Valley Junior High School's ranking?
Scott Valley Junior High School is ranked #3907 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Scott Valley Junior High School?
161 students attend Scott Valley Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Scott Valley Junior High School students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Scott Valley Junior High School?
Scott Valley Junior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Scott Valley Junior High School offer ?
Scott Valley Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Scott Valley Junior High School part of?
Scott Valley Junior High School is part of Scott Valley Unified School District.
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