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Toyon Middle
Middle School · Calaveras Unified · Valley Springs, CA
A Calaveras Unified middle school where students score 35 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 1510, Valley Springs, CA 95252
- Math 13% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 19% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Toyon Middle score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 16% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 37% (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
42.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Toyon 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,270/100K
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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
$85,189
Median home value
$444,200
Median rent
$1,778/mo
College educated
15.1%
Homeownership
91.9%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95252; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain OaksCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.6 | K–12 | 3.9 mi | 398 | Compare → |
| Calaveras Unified Alternative-sierra Hills Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–12 | 4.0 mi | 108 | 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.
Calaveras Unified
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #9 of 9
- District spending per student
- $15,285NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Toyon Middle is listed in Calaveras Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Toyon Middle
Toyon Middle is a public middle school in Valley Springs, CA, part of Calaveras Unified, serving approximately 506 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 out of 10 and ranks #9,450 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Toyon Middle
What grades does Toyon Middle serve?
Toyon Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Toyon Middle?
Toyon Middle has an enrollment of approximately 506 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Toyon Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Toyon Middle is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Toyon Middle rank in CA?
Toyon Middle ranks #9,450 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Toyon Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Toyon Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 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 Toyon Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Toyon Middle has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Toyon Middle a charter school?
No, Toyon Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Toyon Middle a Title I school?
No, Toyon Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Toyon Middle?
42.1% of students at Toyon 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
- 506
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Calaveras County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.1%
- Phone
- (209) 754-2137
- Area population (ZIP 95252)
- 13,851
- Area average commute
- 43.3 min
- Area median age
- 45.2
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 95252; 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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