Van Duzen Elementary

Van Duzen Elementary is a public elementary school in Mad River, CA, part of the Southern Trinity Joint Unified. The school serves approximately 57 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 11.4:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6/10, placing it in the 93.8th percentile among CA schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 44% proficiency in math, 6 points above the state average and 39% in reading/language arts, 6 points below the state average. The school scores particularly well in school environment (9.9/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $41,563, where 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

With an enrollment of 57 students, Van Duzen Elementary is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Van Duzen Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.