Excellent
#1315 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 14% in state
Van Duzen Elementary
Elementary School · Southern Trinity Joint Unified · Mad River, CA
A Southern Trinity Joint Unified elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
680 Van Duzen Rd., Mad River, CA 95526
- Math 46% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 41% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Van Duzen Elementary score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 44% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 40% (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 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Van Duzen 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,448/100K
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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
$41,563
Median home value
$338,000
Median rent
$815/mo
College educated
14.4%
Homeownership
63.3%
Poverty rate
26.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95526; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 in Southern Trinity Joint Unified
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoaglin-zenia ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–8 | Not available | 7 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Southern Trinity Joint Unified
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $32,333NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Van Duzen Elementary is listed in Southern Trinity Joint Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Van Duzen Elementary
Van Duzen Elementary is a public elementary school in Mad River, CA, part of Southern Trinity Joint Unified, serving approximately 57 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,315 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Van Duzen Elementary
What grades does Van Duzen Elementary serve?
Van Duzen Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Van Duzen Elementary?
Van Duzen Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 57 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Duzen Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Van Duzen Elementary is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Van Duzen Elementary rank in CA?
Van Duzen Elementary ranks #1,315 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Van Duzen Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Van Duzen Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Van Duzen Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Van Duzen Elementary has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Van Duzen Elementary a charter school?
No, Van Duzen Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Van Duzen Elementary a Title I school?
No, Van Duzen Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Van Duzen Elementary?
54.4% of students at Van Duzen 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
- 57
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Trinity County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.6%
- Phone
- (707) 574-6237
- Area population (ZIP 95526)
- 887
- Area median age
- 40.8
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 95526; 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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