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6.7avg / 10

Scotts Valley Unified School District

School District · Scotts Valley, California

Students: 2,107
Teachers (FTE): 100

Avg Rating

6.7

out of 10

Schools

4

2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

2,107

Student-Teacher Ratio

21.1:1

How this district compares

California rank

#227 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.3

above California avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,367

$3,280 vs California median

District size

2,107 students

Smaller than California median

The short answer

Scotts Valley Unified ranks #227 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Scotts Valley Unified's schools with real test data average 6.7/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Scotts Valley Middle (7.0/10), Scotts Valley High (6.7/10), and Vine Hill Elementary (6.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Vine Hill Elementary

STAAR proficiency rose +4.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Scotts Valley Unified schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Scotts Valley Unified

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.

#SchoolRating
1Scotts Valley Middle7.0 / 10
2Scotts Valley High6.7 / 10
3Vine Hill Elementary6.6 / 10
4Brook Knoll Elementary6.4 / 10

See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Scotts Valley Unified

Scotts Valley Unified is a Scotts Valley, California school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 2,107 students with a student-teacher ratio of 21.1:1. District-level spending was $14,367 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.7/10, Scotts Valley Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Scotts Valley Middle, which has a composite score of 7.0/10.

In standardized testing, Scotts Valley Unified students show an average math proficiency of 64.6% and ELA proficiency of 72.6%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Scotts Valley Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency64.6%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency72.6%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Scotts Valley Unified with test data.

Schools in Scotts Valley Unified

4 schools

District Details

State
California
City
Scotts Valley
Total Enrollment
2,107
Teachers (FTE)
100
District spending per student
$14,367NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
3.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Scotts Valley Unified?

Scotts Valley Unified has 4 schools in total — 2 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 Scotts Valley Unified?

The average composite rating for Scotts Valley Unified is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Scotts Valley Unified?

Scotts Valley Unified's district-level spending was $14,367 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Scotts Valley Unified?

The average student-teacher ratio in Scotts Valley Unified is 21.1:1.

What is the top-rated school in Scotts Valley Unified?

Scotts Valley Middle is the highest-rated school in Scotts Valley Unified with a composite score of 7.0/10.

What are the test scores in Scotts Valley Unified?

Across schools in Scotts Valley Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 64.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 72.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Scotts Valley Unified compare to other districts in California?

Scotts Valley Unified has an average school rating of 6.7/10 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
6.7/10
Math Proficiency
64.6%
ELA Proficiency
72.6%

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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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