Very Good
#2643 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 28% in state
Scotts Valley Middle
Middle School · Scotts Valley Unified · Scotts Valley, CA
A Scotts Valley Unified middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8 Bean Creek Rd., Scotts Valley, CA 95066
- Math 54% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 66% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Scotts Valley Middle score 60% 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 14 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 60% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 72% (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
10.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Scotts Valley Middle 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 76Very Walkable
- Bike 63Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,921/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Scotts Valley), 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
$146,941
Median home value
$1,113,000
Median rent
$2,384/mo
College educated
55.3%
Homeownership
75.6%
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95066; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Connections Academy Monterey BayCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.3 | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 587 | Compare → |
| Pacific Sands AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 0.4 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| San Lorenzo Valley MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 6–8 | 3.5 mi | 411 | Compare → |
| Slvusd CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | K–12 | 3.9 mi | 290 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Scotts Valley Unified
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,367NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Scotts Valley Middle is listed in Scotts Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Scotts Valley Middle
Scotts Valley Middle is a public middle school in Scotts Valley, CA, part of Scotts Valley Unified, serving approximately 451 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,643 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Scotts Valley Middle
What grades does Scotts Valley Middle serve?
Scotts Valley Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Scotts Valley Middle?
Scotts Valley Middle has an enrollment of approximately 451 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scotts Valley Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Scotts Valley Middle is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Scotts Valley Middle rank in CA?
Scotts Valley Middle ranks #2,643 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Scotts Valley Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Scotts Valley Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Scotts Valley Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Scotts Valley Middle has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Scotts Valley Middle a charter school?
No, Scotts Valley Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Scotts Valley Middle a Title I school?
No, Scotts Valley Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Scotts Valley Middle?
10.4% of students at Scotts Valley Middle 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
- 451
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Santa Cruz County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.6%
- Phone
- (831) 438-0610
- Area population (ZIP 95066)
- 15,369
- Area average commute
- 25.3 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 95066; 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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