Grass Valley Elementary School District
School District · Grass Valley, California
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
4
3 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,231
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
4
3 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,231
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
How this district compares
California rank
#314 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above California avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,231
$1,416 vs California median
District size
1,551 students
Smaller than California median
About Grass Valley Elementary
Grass Valley Elementary is a Grass Valley, California school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,551 students with a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. The district invests $16,231 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.4/10, Grass Valley Elementary demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Bell Hill Academy, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Grass Valley Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 37.0% and ELA proficiency of 45.2%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school .
District Map
Schools in Grass Valley Elementary, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Grass Valley Elementary with test data.
Schools in Grass Valley Elementary
4 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Grass Valley
- Total Enrollment
- 1,551
- Teachers (FTE)
- 74
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Grass Valley Elementary?
Grass Valley Elementary has 4 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Grass Valley Elementary?
The average composite rating for Grass Valley Elementary is 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Grass Valley Elementary?
Grass Valley Elementary spends $16,231 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Grass Valley Elementary?
The average student-teacher ratio in Grass Valley Elementary is 21:1.
What is the top-rated school in Grass Valley Elementary?
Bell Hill Academy is the highest-rated school in Grass Valley Elementary with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Grass Valley Elementary?
Across schools in Grass Valley Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Grass Valley Elementary compare to other districts in California?
Grass Valley Elementary has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 37.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 45.2%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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