Grass Valley Elementary

Grass Valley Elementary is a regular public elementary school located in Oakland, California. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school has an enrollment of 158 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17.6:1 with nine full-time equivalent teachers. Grass Valley Elementary focuses on providing a supportive learning environment that encourages student development.

The academic performance at Grass Valley Elementary is currently in need of improvement, as indicated by the school’s MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and its state ranking of #6050 out of 9,566 schools in California (37th percentile). The school's academic score is 2.2/10, with only 18% of students proficient or above in English Language Arts and Reading, and 15% proficient or above in Math. Grass Valley Elementary is situated in a large city setting within Alameda County, offering students the opportunity to engage with the diverse community of Oakland.

Despite its current challenges, Grass Valley Elementary continues to work towards academic growth and providing a nurturing educational environment for all its students.

With an enrollment of 158 students, Grass Valley Elementary is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

While current test scores at Grass Valley Elementary are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.