Mountain Valley Unified School District

231 Oak Ave.
Hayfork, CA 96041-0339
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Mountain Valley Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 329 students in Mountain Valley Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Mountain Valley Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
329 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Mountain Valley Unified School District, which is ranked #260 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#266 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Mountain Valley Unified  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mountain Valley Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mountain Valley Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mountain Valley Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥80%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Mountain Valley Unified  School District and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.64
# American Indian Students
9 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
78 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
24%
12%
# Hispanic Students
24 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
55%
# Black Students
n/a
259,506 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
181 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
55%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
36 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
36
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
27
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
32
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
26
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
25
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
28
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
21
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
22
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
21
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
24
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
23
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
21
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
23
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,790 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has declined by 35% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,653 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has declined by 42% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Mountain Valley Unified  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$11 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart displays total spending of Mountain Valley Unified  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$20,790
$21,485
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Mountain Valley Unified  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$34,653
$19,787
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Mountain Valley Unified  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Mountain Valley Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hayfork High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
231 Oak St.
Hayfork, CA 96041
(530) 628-5261
Grades: 9-12
| 86 students
Rank: #22.
Hayfork Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6930 State Highway 3
Hayfork, CA 96041
(530) 628-5294
Grades: K-8
| 238 students
Rank: n/an/a
Valley High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
6930 State Hwy. 3
Hayfork, CA 96041
(530) 628-5294
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Mountain Valley Unified School District?
Mountain Valley Unified School District manages 3 public schools serving 329 students.
What is the rank of Mountain Valley Unified School District?
Mountain Valley Unified School District is ranked #260 out of 1,931 school districts in California (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mountain Valley Unified School District?
55% of Mountain Valley Unified School District students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mountain Valley Unified School District?
Mountain Valley Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Mountain Valley Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $34,653 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has declined by 42% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 329 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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