Excellent
#540 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 6% in state
Spencer Valley Elementary
Elementary School · Spencer Valley Elementary · Santa Ysabel, CA
An elementary school in Santa Ysabel, CA where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 159, Santa Ysabel, CA 92070
- Math 55% vs CA 36% (2024)
- Reading 55% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Spencer Valley Elementary score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 25 points since 2019, to 55% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (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 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Spencer Valley Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low114/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,750
Median home value
$482,900
Median rent
$1,586/mo
College educated
36.1%
Homeownership
47.3%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92070; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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| Julian ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–5 | 3.2 mi | 186 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Spencer Valley Elementary
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $123,591NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Spencer Valley Elementary is listed in Spencer Valley Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Spencer Valley Elementary
Spencer Valley Elementary is a public elementary school in Santa Ysabel, CA, part of Spencer Valley Elementary, serving approximately 47 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #540 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Spencer Valley Elementary
What grades does Spencer Valley Elementary serve?
Spencer Valley Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Spencer Valley Elementary?
Spencer Valley Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 47 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spencer Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Spencer Valley Elementary is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Spencer Valley Elementary rank in CA?
Spencer Valley Elementary ranks #540 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Spencer Valley Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Spencer Valley Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Spencer Valley Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Spencer Valley Elementary has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Spencer Valley Elementary a charter school?
No, Spencer Valley Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Spencer Valley Elementary a Title I school?
No, Spencer Valley Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Spencer Valley Elementary?
44.7% of students at Spencer 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 47
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.3%
- Phone
- (760) 765-0336
- Area population (ZIP 92070)
- 749
- 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 92070; 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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