Rincon Valley Union Elementary School District
School District · Santa Rosa, California
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
9
9 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,851
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.3:1
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
9
9 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,851
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.3:1
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Austin Creek Elementary
Santa Rosa · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Spring Lake Charter
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Village Elementary Charter
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How this district compares
California rank
#523 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.8
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,851
+$1,204 vs California median
District size
3,112 students
Typical than California median
The short answer
Rincon Valley Union Elementary ranks #523 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Rincon Valley Union Elementary's schools with real test data average 5.5/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Austin Creek Elementary (8.8/10), Spring Lake Charter (7.8/10), and Village Elementary Charter (6.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.8/10 despite 41% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.2 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Rincon Valley Union Elementary schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +5.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Rincon Valley Union Elementary schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Rincon Valley Union Elementary
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Austin Creek Elementary | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Spring Lake Charter | 7.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Village Elementary Charter | 6.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Sequoia Elementary | 5.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Madrone Elementary | 5.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Binkley Elementary Charter | 4.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Manzanita Elementary Charter | 4.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Whited Elementary Charter | 4.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Rincon Valley Partnership | 3.2 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Rincon Valley Union Elementary
Rincon Valley Union Elementary is a Santa Rosa, California school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 3,112 students with a student-teacher ratio of 20.3:1. The district invests $18,851 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.5/10, Rincon Valley Union Elementary demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Austin Creek Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, Rincon Valley Union Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 51.5% and ELA proficiency of 58.1%.
The district includes 9 elementary schools .
District Map
Schools in Rincon Valley Union Elementary, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Rincon Valley Union Elementary with test data.
Schools in Rincon Valley Union Elementary
9 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- California
- City
- Santa Rosa
- Total Enrollment
- 3,112
- Teachers (FTE)
- 153
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Rincon Valley Union Elementary?
Rincon Valley Union Elementary has 9 schools in total — 9 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Rincon Valley Union Elementary?
The average composite rating for Rincon Valley Union Elementary is 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Rincon Valley Union Elementary?
Rincon Valley Union Elementary spends $18,851 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Rincon Valley Union Elementary?
The average student-teacher ratio in Rincon Valley Union Elementary is 20.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Rincon Valley Union Elementary?
Austin Creek Elementary is the highest-rated school in Rincon Valley Union Elementary with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Rincon Valley Union Elementary?
Across schools in Rincon Valley Union Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Rincon Valley Union Elementary compare to other districts in California?
Rincon Valley Union Elementary has an average school rating of 5.5/10 across 9 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
- 5.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 51.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.1%
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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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