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#6358 of 9,539 schools in CA
Diamond Valley Elementary
Elementary School · Alpine County Unified · Markleeville, CA
An Alpine County Unified elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
35 Hawkside Dr., Markleeville, CA 96120
- Math 29% vs CA 36% (2024)
- Reading 25% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Diamond Valley Elementary score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2020, to 27% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (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 28 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Diamond 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$100,909
Median home value
$481,300
College educated
31.5%
Homeownership
84.4%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96120; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine County OpportunityEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–12 | 0.0 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| Bear Valley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–8 | Not available | 6 | 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.
Alpine County Unified
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $50,500NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Diamond Valley Elementary is listed in Alpine County Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Diamond Valley Elementary
Diamond Valley Elementary is a public elementary school in Markleeville, CA, part of Alpine County Unified, serving approximately 60 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #6,358 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Diamond Valley Elementary
What grades does Diamond Valley Elementary serve?
Diamond Valley Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Diamond Valley Elementary?
Diamond Valley Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 60 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Diamond Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Diamond Valley Elementary is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Diamond Valley Elementary rank in CA?
Diamond Valley Elementary ranks #6,358 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Diamond Valley Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Diamond Valley Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Diamond Valley Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Diamond Valley Elementary has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Diamond Valley Elementary a charter school?
No, Diamond Valley Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Diamond Valley Elementary a Title I school?
No, Diamond Valley Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Diamond Valley Elementary?
66.7% of students at Diamond 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 60
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Alpine County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 58.3%
- Phone
- (530) 694-2238
- Area population (ZIP 96120)
- 1,273
- Area median age
- 42.8
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 96120; 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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