Potter Valley Community Unified School District
School District · Potter Valley, California
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,312
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,312
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
How this district compares
California rank
#194 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above California avg
Per-pupil spending
$22,312
+$4,665 vs California median
District size
277 students
Smaller than California median
About Potter Valley Community Unified
Potter Valley Community Unified is a Potter Valley, California school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 277 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.3:1. The district invests $22,312 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Potter Valley Community Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Potter Valley Junior High, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.
In standardized testing, Potter Valley Community Unified students show an average math proficiency of 25.5% and ELA proficiency of 31.0%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Potter Valley Community Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Potter Valley Community Unified with test data.
Schools in Potter Valley Community Unified
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Potter Valley
- Total Enrollment
- 277
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Potter Valley Community Unified?
Potter Valley Community Unified has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Potter Valley Community Unified?
The average composite rating for Potter Valley Community Unified is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Potter Valley Community Unified?
Potter Valley Community Unified spends $22,312 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Potter Valley Community Unified?
The average student-teacher ratio in Potter Valley Community Unified is 16.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Potter Valley Community Unified?
Potter Valley Junior High is the highest-rated school in Potter Valley Community Unified with a composite score of 7.1/10.
What are the test scores in Potter Valley Community Unified?
Across schools in Potter Valley Community Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 25.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 31.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Potter Valley Community Unified compare to other districts in California?
Potter Valley Community Unified has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 3 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
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 25.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 31.0%
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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