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Happy Valley Union Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 484 students in Happy Valley Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Happy Valley Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
484 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
268,012 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Happy Valley Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #1137 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#1241 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.63
# American Indian Students
31 Students
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
6%
1%
# Asian Students
40 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
8%
12%
# Hispanic Students
93 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
56%
# Black Students
8 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
260 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
54%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
51 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
72
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
55
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
53
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
56
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
45
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
49
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
44
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
55
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
55
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,529 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,502 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$116,387 MM

Spending
$7 MM
$107,188 MM

Revenue / Student
$15,529
$19,974

Spending / Student
$14,502
$18,396

Best Happy Valley Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Happy Valley Primary
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16300 Cloverdale Rd.
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 357-2131
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 357-2131
Grades: K-3
| 235 students
Rank: #22.
Happy Valley Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16300 Cloverdale Rd.
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 357-2131
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 357-2131
Grades: K-8
| 7 students
Rank: #33.
Happy Valley Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
17480 Palm Ave.
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 357-2111
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 357-2111
Grades: 4-8
| 242 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Happy Valley Union Elementary School District?
Happy Valley Union Elementary School District manages 3 public schools serving 484 students.
What is the rank of Happy Valley Union Elementary School District?
Happy Valley Union Elementary School District is ranked #1137 out of 1,925 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Happy Valley Union Elementary School District?
54% of Happy Valley Union Elementary School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Happy Valley Union Elementary School District?
Happy Valley Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Happy Valley Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,502 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
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