Grass Valley Elementary School District
School District · Grass Valley, California
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
4
3 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,231
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
4
3 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,231
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
Evaluating Grass Valley Elementary?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Grass Valley Elementary as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Bell Hill Academy
Grass Valley · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Margaret G. Scotten Elementary
Grass Valley · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Grass Valley Charter
Grass Valley · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#343 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.0
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,231
$1,416 vs California median
District size
1,551 students
Smaller than California median
The short answer
Grass Valley Elementary ranks #343 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Grass Valley Elementary's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Bell Hill Academy (8.7/10), Margaret G. Scotten Elementary (5.8/10), and Grass Valley Charter (5.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +10.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Grass Valley Elementary schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Grass Valley Elementary
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bell Hill Academy | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Margaret G. Scotten Elementary | 5.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Grass Valley Charter | 5.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Lyman Gilmore Middle | 5.2 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 6.3/10, Grass Valley Elementary demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Bell Hill Academy, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Grass Valley Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 41.5% and ELA proficiency of 47.8%.
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 6.3/10. 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 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Grass Valley Elementary?
Across schools in Grass Valley Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.8%. 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 6.3/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 41.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 47.8%
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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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