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#8828 of 9,539 schools in CA
Anderson Valley Elementary
Elementary School · Anderson Valley Unified · Boonville, CA
An Anderson Valley Unified elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 830, Boonville, CA 95415
- Math 9% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 19% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Anderson Valley Elementary score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 21 points since 2018, to 14% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Anderson Valley Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average305/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,423
Median home value
$638,200
Median rent
$1,330/mo
College educated
27.8%
Homeownership
60.2%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95415; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Anderson Valley Unified
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $23,917NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Anderson Valley Elementary is listed in Anderson Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Anderson Valley Elementary
Anderson Valley Elementary is a public elementary school in Boonville, CA, part of Anderson Valley Unified, serving approximately 184 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #8,828 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Anderson Valley Elementary
What grades does Anderson Valley Elementary serve?
Anderson Valley Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Anderson Valley Elementary?
Anderson Valley Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 184 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anderson Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Anderson Valley Elementary is 20.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Anderson Valley Elementary rank in CA?
Anderson Valley Elementary ranks #8,828 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Anderson Valley Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Anderson Valley Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Anderson Valley Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Anderson Valley Elementary has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Anderson Valley Elementary a charter school?
No, Anderson Valley Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Anderson Valley Elementary a Title I school?
No, Anderson Valley Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Anderson Valley Elementary?
81.5% of students at Anderson Valley Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 184
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Mendocino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.8%
- Phone
- (707) 895-3010
- Area population (ZIP 95415)
- 1,296
- Area median age
- 42.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95415; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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