Ross Valley Elementary School District
School District · San Anselmo, California
Avg Rating
7.9
out of 10
Schools
5
4 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,497
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
Avg Rating
7.9
out of 10
Schools
5
4 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,497
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
Evaluating Ross Valley Elementary?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Ross Valley Elementary as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Hidden Valley Elementary
San Anselmo · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Wade Thomas Elementary
San Anselmo · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
White Hill Middle
Fairfax · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#64 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.7
above California avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,497
$1,150 vs California median
District size
1,739 students
Smaller than California median
The short answer
Ross Valley Elementary ranks #64 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Ross Valley Elementary's schools with real test data average 7.9/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Hidden Valley Elementary (9.1/10), Wade Thomas Elementary (8.2/10), and White Hill Middle (8.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +6.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Ross Valley Elementary schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Ross Valley Elementary
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hidden Valley Elementary | 9.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Wade Thomas Elementary | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | White Hill Middle | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Brookside Elementary | 7.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Manor Elementary | 6.9 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Ross Valley Elementary
Ross Valley Elementary is a San Anselmo, California school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 1,739 students with a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. The district invests $16,497 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.9/10, Ross Valley Elementary is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Hidden Valley Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.
In standardized testing, Ross Valley Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 73.2% and ELA proficiency of 77.7%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school .
District Map
Schools in Ross Valley Elementary, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Ross Valley Elementary with test data.
Schools in Ross Valley Elementary
5 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- San Anselmo
- Total Enrollment
- 1,739
- Teachers (FTE)
- 83
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Ross Valley Elementary?
Ross Valley Elementary has 5 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Ross Valley Elementary?
The average composite rating for Ross Valley Elementary is 7.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Ross Valley Elementary?
Ross Valley Elementary spends $16,497 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Ross Valley Elementary?
The average student-teacher ratio in Ross Valley Elementary is 21:1.
What is the top-rated school in Ross Valley Elementary?
Hidden Valley Elementary is the highest-rated school in Ross Valley Elementary with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What are the test scores in Ross Valley Elementary?
Across schools in Ross Valley Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 73.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 77.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Ross Valley Elementary compare to other districts in California?
Ross Valley Elementary has an average school rating of 7.9/10 across 5 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
- 7.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 73.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 77.7%
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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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