Excellent
#187 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 2% in state
Hidden Valley Elementary
Elementary School · Ross Valley Elementary · San Anselmo, CA
A Ross Valley Elementary elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
46 Green Valley Ct., San Anselmo, CA 94960
- Math 84% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 85% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hidden Valley Elementary score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 6 points across the 14-year record (2011–2024) and has held near 84% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
9.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hidden Valley Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low187/100K
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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
$172,332
Median home value
$1,589,200
Median rent
$2,838/mo
College educated
72.7%
Homeownership
70.4%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94960; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookside ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 293 | Compare → |
| Mark Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 383 | Compare → |
| Mark Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 392 | Compare → |
| Montessori De Terra LindaPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–6 | 1.0 mi | 79 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Ross Valley Elementary
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,497NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hidden Valley Elementary is listed in Ross Valley Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hidden Valley Elementary
Hidden Valley Elementary is a public elementary school in San Anselmo, CA, part of Ross Valley Elementary, serving approximately 283 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #187 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
What's said publicly about Hidden Valley Elementary
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hidden Valley Elementary
What grades does Hidden Valley Elementary serve?
Hidden Valley Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Hidden Valley Elementary?
Hidden Valley Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 283 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hidden Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hidden Valley Elementary is 21.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hidden Valley Elementary rank in CA?
Hidden Valley Elementary ranks #187 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Hidden Valley Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Hidden Valley Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Hidden Valley Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hidden Valley Elementary has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Is Hidden Valley Elementary a charter school?
No, Hidden Valley Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hidden Valley Elementary a Title I school?
No, Hidden Valley Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hidden Valley Elementary?
9.5% of students at Hidden 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
- 283
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Marin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.3%
- Phone
- (415) 454-7683
- Area population (ZIP 94960)
- 15,891
- Area average commute
- 30.9 min
- Area median age
- 46.4
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 94960; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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