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#7282 of 9,539 schools in CA
Coyote Valley Elementary
Elementary School · Middletown Unified · Middletown, CA
A Middletown Unified elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
20932 Big Canyon Rd., Middletown, CA 95461
- Math 41% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 47% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 22.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Coyote Valley Elementary score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (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 38 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Coyote 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 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated970/100K
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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
$81,830
Median home value
$385,000
Median rent
$2,192/mo
College educated
23.6%
Homeownership
71.3%
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95461; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | PK–12 | 3.9 mi | 89 | Compare → |
| California Connections Academy North BayCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.1 | K–12 | 4.1 mi | 168 | Compare → |
| Minnie Cannon ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–6 | 4.1 mi | 198 | Compare → |
| Lake County International CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | K–8 | 4.2 mi | 86 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Middletown Unified
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $15,252NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Coyote Valley Elementary is listed in Middletown Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Coyote Valley Elementary
Coyote Valley Elementary is a public elementary school in Middletown, CA, part of Middletown Unified, serving approximately 498 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 22.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #7,282 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Coyote Valley Elementary
What grades does Coyote Valley Elementary serve?
Coyote Valley Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Coyote Valley Elementary?
Coyote Valley Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 498 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coyote Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Coyote Valley Elementary is 22.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Coyote Valley Elementary rank in CA?
Coyote Valley Elementary ranks #7,282 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Coyote Valley Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Coyote Valley Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Coyote Valley Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Coyote Valley Elementary has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Coyote Valley Elementary a charter school?
No, Coyote Valley Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Coyote Valley Elementary a Title I school?
No, Coyote Valley Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Coyote Valley Elementary?
53.0% of students at Coyote 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
- 498
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.7%
- Phone
- (707) 987-3357
- Area population (ZIP 95461)
- 3,720
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 46.9
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 95461; 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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