Very Good
#198 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 11% of private schools
Mission Valley Spectrum - Mission
School · Hayward, CA
A private school in Hayward, CA serving grades 4th – 12th.
2021 HIGHLAND BLVD, Hayward, CA 94542
- 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
Test scores
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Where Mission Valley Spectrum - Mission sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Francisco Bay Area map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,156/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$131,989
Median home value
$1,085,900
Median rent
$2,605/mo
College educated
48.1%
Homeownership
71.7%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94542; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum Center, Inc.-mission Valley CampusPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | 4–12 | 0.0 mi | 33 | Compare → |
| Hayward Twin Oaks MontessoriCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | 1–12 | 0.9 mi | 617 | Compare → |
| Alameda County CommunityEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 58 | Compare → |
| Anchor EducationPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | 3–12 | 3.6 mi | 30 | 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.
Mission Valley Spectrum - Mission is listed in Hayward, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Mission Valley Spectrum - Mission
Mission Valley Spectrum - Mission is a private school in Hayward, CA, serving approximately 41 students in grades 4th-12th with a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #198 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mission Valley Spectrum - Mission
What grades does Mission Valley Spectrum - Mission serve?
Mission Valley Spectrum - Mission serves students in grades 4th through 12th.
How many students attend Mission Valley Spectrum - Mission?
Mission Valley Spectrum - Mission has an enrollment of approximately 41 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mission Valley Spectrum - Mission?
The student-teacher ratio at Mission Valley Spectrum - Mission is 8.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Mission Valley Spectrum - Mission rank in CA?
Mission Valley Spectrum - Mission ranks #198 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Mission Valley Spectrum - Mission's MySchoolScout rating?
Mission Valley Spectrum - Mission has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Mission Valley Spectrum - Mission a private school?
Yes, Mission Valley Spectrum - Mission is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Mission Valley Spectrum - Mission a religious school?
No, Mission Valley Spectrum - Mission is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 4th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 41
- Gender Split
- 93% M / 7% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 210 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Alameda County
- Phone
- (510) 576-7990
- Area population (ZIP 94542)
- 14,729
- Area average commute
- 35 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 94542; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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