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Surprise Valley Joint Unified School District

School District · Cedarville, California

Last updated: August 2026

Students: 88

Teachers (FTE): 6

Avg Rating

5.5

out of 10

Schools

1 elem, 1 high

Enrollment

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.7:1

Avg Rating

5.5

out of 10

Schools

1 elem, 1 high

Enrollment

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.7:1

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How this district compares

California rank

#524 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.8

below California avg

Per-pupil spending

$21,698

+$4,051 vs California median

District size

88 students

Smaller than California median

Top-Rated Schools in Surprise Valley Joint Unified

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Surprise Valley Elementary	6.0 / 10	Elementary	—	42
2	Surprise Valley High	5.0 / 10	High	—	46

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About Surprise Valley Joint Unified

Surprise Valley Joint Unified is a Cedarville, California school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 88 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.7:1. District-level spending was $21,698 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 5.5/10, Surprise Valley Joint Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Surprise Valley Elementary, which has a composite score of 6.0/10.

In standardized testing, Surprise Valley Joint Unified students show an average math proficiency of 36.0% and ELA proficiency of 50.3%.

The district includes 1 elementary school, and 1 high school.

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency36.0%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency50.3%

School

State

Not reported

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

Schools in Surprise Valley Joint Unified

2 schools

Elementary Schools1

Surprise Valley Elementary

426.0

High Schools1

Surprise Valley High

465.0

District Details

State: California
City: Cedarville
Total Enrollment: 88
Teachers (FTE): 6
District spending per student: $21,698NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 24.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Surprise Valley Joint Unified?

Surprise Valley Joint Unified has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Surprise Valley Joint Unified?

The average composite rating for Surprise Valley Joint Unified is 5.5/10. 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 Surprise Valley Joint Unified?

Surprise Valley Joint Unified's district-level spending was $21,698 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 Surprise Valley Joint Unified?

The average student-teacher ratio in Surprise Valley Joint Unified is 14.7:1.

What is the top-rated school in Surprise Valley Joint Unified?

Surprise Valley Elementary is the highest-rated school in Surprise Valley Joint Unified with a composite score of 6.0/10.

What are the test scores in Surprise Valley Joint Unified?

Across schools in Surprise Valley Joint Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 36.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

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: 36.0%
ELA Proficiency: 50.3%

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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.