Very Good
#3123 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 33% in state
Browns Valley Elementary
Elementary School · Marysville Joint Unified · Browns Valley, CA
A Marysville Joint Unified elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9555 Browns Valley School Rd., Browns Valley, CA 95918
- Math 68% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 68% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 18:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Browns Valley Elementary score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 28 points since 2020, reaching 68% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Browns 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,028/100K
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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
$55,795
Median home value
$572,600
College educated
20.2%
Homeownership
90.1%
Poverty rate
15.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95918; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Marysville Joint Unified
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cordua ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | Not available | 77 | Compare → |
| Covillaud ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–5 | Not available | 521 | Compare → |
| Edgewater ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–6 | Not available | 547 | Compare → |
| Loma Rica ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–5 | Not available | 95 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Marysville Joint Unified
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #2 of 22
- District spending per student
- $15,700NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Browns Valley Elementary is listed in Marysville Joint Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Browns Valley Elementary
Browns Valley Elementary is a public elementary school in Browns Valley, CA, part of Marysville Joint Unified, serving approximately 126 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,123 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Browns Valley Elementary
What grades does Browns Valley Elementary serve?
Browns Valley Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Browns Valley Elementary?
Browns Valley Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 126 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Browns Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Browns Valley Elementary is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Browns Valley Elementary rank in CA?
Browns Valley Elementary ranks #3,123 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Browns Valley Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Browns Valley Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Browns Valley Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Browns Valley Elementary has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Browns Valley Elementary a charter school?
No, Browns Valley Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Browns Valley Elementary a Title I school?
No, Browns Valley Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Browns Valley Elementary?
37.3% of students at Browns 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 126
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Yuba County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.1%
- Phone
- (530) 741-6107
- Area population (ZIP 95918)
- 1,842
- Area median age
- 61
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 95918; 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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