Scotts Valley Unified School District
School District · Scotts Valley, California
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,367
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.1:1
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,367
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.1:1
Evaluating Scotts Valley Unified?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Scotts Valley Unified as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Scotts Valley High
Scotts Valley · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Scotts Valley Middle
Scotts Valley · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Brook Knoll Elementary
Santa Cruz · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#158 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.0
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 #158 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Scotts Valley Unified's schools with real test data average 7.2/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Scotts Valley High (7.7/10), Scotts Valley Middle (7.4/10), and Brook Knoll Elementary (7.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
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.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scotts Valley High | 7.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Scotts Valley Middle | 7.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Brook Knoll Elementary | 7.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Vine Hill Elementary | 6.8 / 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. The district invests $14,367 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.2/10, Scotts Valley Unified is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Scotts Valley High, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.
In standardized testing, Scotts Valley Unified students show an average math proficiency of 65.5% and ELA proficiency of 73.1%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Scotts Valley Unified with test data.
Schools in Scotts Valley Unified
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Scotts Valley
- Total Enrollment
- 2,107
- Teachers (FTE)
- 100
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data 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 7.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Scotts Valley Unified?
Scotts Valley Unified spends $14,367 per student per year.
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 High is the highest-rated school in Scotts Valley Unified with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What are the test scores in Scotts Valley Unified?
Across schools in Scotts Valley Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 65.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 73.1%. 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 7.2/10 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
- 7.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 65.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 73.1%
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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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