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#7050 of 9,539 schools in CA
Scott Valley Junior High
Middle School · Scott Valley Unified · Fort Jones, CA
A Scott Valley Unified middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 607, Fort Jones, CA 96032
- Math 27% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 41% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Scott Valley Junior High score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2020, to 34% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (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
51.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Scott Valley Junior High 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average451/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fort Jones), 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
$69,953
Median home value
$292,800
Median rent
$1,168/mo
College educated
20.7%
Homeownership
71.4%
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96032; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borchard AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 6–8 | 0.2 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Scott Valley Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–7 | 1.0 mi | 19 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Scott Valley Unified
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $19,481NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Scott Valley Junior High is listed in Scott Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Scott Valley Junior High
Scott Valley Junior High is a public middle school in Fort Jones, CA, part of Scott Valley Unified, serving approximately 161 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #7,050 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Scott Valley Junior High
What grades does Scott Valley Junior High serve?
Scott Valley Junior High serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Scott Valley Junior High?
Scott Valley Junior High has an enrollment of approximately 161 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scott Valley Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Scott Valley Junior High is 20.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Scott Valley Junior High rank in CA?
Scott Valley Junior High ranks #7,050 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Scott Valley Junior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Scott Valley Junior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Scott Valley Junior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Scott Valley Junior High has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Scott Valley Junior High a charter school?
No, Scott Valley Junior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Scott Valley Junior High a Title I school?
No, Scott Valley Junior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Scott Valley Junior High?
51.6% of students at Scott Valley Junior High 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 161
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Siskiyou County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.3%
- Phone
- (530) 468-5565
- Area population (ZIP 96032)
- 2,629
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 44.1
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 96032; 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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