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#4154 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 44% in state
Pleasant Valley Elementary
Elementary School · Novato Unified · Novato, CA
A Novato Unified elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
755 Sutro Ave., Novato, CA 94947
- Math 63% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 66% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 24.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pleasant Valley Elementary score 65% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 64% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (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 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
9.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pleasant Valley Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Transit 17Minimal Transit
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,645/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Novato), 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
$126,690
Median home value
$995,000
Median rent
$2,526/mo
College educated
47.5%
Homeownership
69.6%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94947; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Ramon ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 441 | Compare → |
| Lu Sutton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 349 | Compare → |
| Nova Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 70 | Compare → |
| Rancho ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–5 | 2.5 mi | 349 | 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.
Novato Unified
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #6 of 14
- District spending per student
- $16,083NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pleasant Valley Elementary is listed in Novato Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pleasant Valley Elementary
Pleasant Valley Elementary is a public elementary school in Novato, CA, part of Novato Unified, serving approximately 458 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 24.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #4,154 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pleasant Valley Elementary
What grades does Pleasant Valley Elementary serve?
Pleasant Valley Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Pleasant Valley Elementary?
Pleasant Valley Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 458 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Valley Elementary is 24.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pleasant Valley Elementary rank in CA?
Pleasant Valley Elementary ranks #4,154 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Pleasant Valley Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Pleasant Valley Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Pleasant Valley Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pleasant Valley Elementary has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Pleasant Valley Elementary a charter school?
No, Pleasant Valley Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pleasant Valley Elementary a Title I school?
No, Pleasant Valley Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pleasant Valley Elementary?
9.4% of students at Pleasant 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
- 458
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Marin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.2%
- Phone
- (415) 897-5104
- Area population (ZIP 94947)
- 24,360
- Area average commute
- 26.1 min
- Area median age
- 47.5
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 94947; 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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