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#5305 of 9,539 schools in CA
Napa Valley Independent Studies
School · Napa Valley Unified · Napa, CA
A Napa Valley Unified school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1600 Myrtle Ave., Napa, CA 94558
- Math 10% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 43% vs CA 50% (2024)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Napa Valley Independent Studies score 28% 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 8 points since 2018, to 26% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Napa Valley Independent Studies 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 79Very Walkable
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 86Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,705/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Napa), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$109,444
Median home value
$855,600
Median rent
$2,248/mo
College educated
38.3%
Homeownership
67.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94558; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolbe Academy & Trinity PrepPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 150 | Compare → |
| Napa Christian Campus of EducationPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 147 | Compare → |
| Napa County CommunityEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–12 | 3.5 mi | 60 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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.
Napa Valley Unified
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #12 of 26
- District spending per student
- $14,673NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Napa Valley Independent Studies is listed in Napa Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Napa Valley Independent Studies
Napa Valley Independent Studies is a public school in Napa, CA, part of Napa Valley Unified, serving approximately 124 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #5,305 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Napa Valley Independent Studies
What grades does Napa Valley Independent Studies serve?
Napa Valley Independent Studies serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Napa Valley Independent Studies?
Napa Valley Independent Studies has an enrollment of approximately 124 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Napa Valley Independent Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at Napa Valley Independent Studies is 20.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Napa Valley Independent Studies rank in CA?
Napa Valley Independent Studies ranks #5,305 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Napa Valley Independent Studies's MySchoolScout rating?
Napa Valley Independent Studies has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Napa Valley Independent Studies?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Napa Valley Independent Studies has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Napa Valley Independent Studies a charter school?
No, Napa Valley Independent Studies is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Napa Valley Independent Studies a Title I school?
No, Napa Valley Independent Studies is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Napa Valley Independent Studies?
66.1% of students at Napa Valley Independent Studies 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 124
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Napa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 66.9%
- Phone
- (707) 259-8577
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 94558)
- 64,552
- Area average commute
- 23.6 min
- Area median age
- 44.5
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 94558; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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