Serving 41 students in grades 7-8, Shenandoah Valley Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
41 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
29%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
61%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Shenandoah Valley Middle School?
41 students attend Shenandoah Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Shenandoah Valley Middle School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shenandoah Valley Middle School?
Shenandoah Valley Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Shenandoah Valley Middle School offer ?
Shenandoah Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Shenandoah Valley Middle School part of?
Shenandoah Valley Middle School is part of Amador County Office Of Education School District.
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