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#7792 of 9,539 schools in CA

Spring Valley Elementary

Elementary School · Chawanakee Unified · O'neals, CA

A Chawanakee Unified elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 9, O'neals, CA 93645

  • Math 20% vs CA 37% (2024)
  • Reading 37% vs CA 46% (2024)
  • 28.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.2Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.68 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.4Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency19.9% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35.9% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-25.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-6.9 pts
Overall Proficiency28% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-16.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
Resources & Environment3.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio28.2:1
District spending per student$16,918
Chronic Absenteeism20.5%

Students at Spring Valley Elementary score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency20%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
37%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency37%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
46%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2018, to 28% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
55%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
43%
2024
Math
20%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

52.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Spring Valley Elementary 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 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated839/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$77,138

Median home value

$366,700

College educated

1%

Homeownership

58.7%

Poverty rate

0%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93645; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Chawanakee Academy CharterCharter · enrollment unverified7.4K–121.7 mi173Compare →
Hillside ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.2K–8Not available258Compare →
North Fork ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.4K–8Not available208Compare →

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.

Chawanakee Unified

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#5 of 6
District spending per student
$16,918NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Spring Valley Elementary is listed in Chawanakee Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Spring Valley Elementary

Spring Valley Elementary is a public elementary school in O'neals, CA, part of Chawanakee Unified, serving approximately 254 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 28.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #7,792 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Spring Valley Elementary

What grades does Spring Valley Elementary serve?

Spring Valley Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Spring Valley Elementary?

Spring Valley Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 254 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Valley Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Spring Valley Elementary is 28.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Spring Valley Elementary rank in CA?

Spring Valley Elementary ranks #7,792 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Spring Valley Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Spring Valley Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Spring Valley Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Spring Valley Elementary has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Spring Valley Elementary a charter school?

No, Spring Valley Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Spring Valley Elementary a Title I school?

No, Spring Valley Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Spring Valley Elementary?

52.8% of students at Spring 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
254
Student-Teacher Ratio
28.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Madera County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.5%
Area population (ZIP 93645)
1,082
Area median age
18.9
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 93645; 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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