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Potter Valley Community Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 276 students in Potter Valley Community Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Potter Valley Community Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (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 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
276 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Potter Valley Community Unified School District, which is ranked #1415 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 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1287 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.64
# American Indian Students
11 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
102 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
37%
55%
# Black Students
n/a
259,506 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
150 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
54%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
12 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
24
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
19
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
17
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
29
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
17
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
21
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
18
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
22
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
27
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
24
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
25
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
12
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
21
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,721 is higher than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,384 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,721
$21,485
Spending / Student
$15,384
$19,787
Best Potter Valley Community Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Potter Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10401 Main St.
Potter Valley, CA 95469
(707) 743-1115
Potter Valley, CA 95469
(707) 743-1115
Grades: K-6
| 145 students
Rank: #22.
Potter Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10401 Main St.
Potter Valley, CA 95469
(707) 743-1142
Potter Valley, CA 95469
(707) 743-1142
Grades: 9-12
| 82 students
Rank: #33.
Potter Valley Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10401 Main St.
Potter Valley, CA 95469
(707) 743-1142
Potter Valley, CA 95469
(707) 743-1142
Grades: 7-8
| 49 students
Rank: n/an/a
Centerville High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
10401 Main St.
Potter Valley, CA 95469
(707) 743-1142
Potter Valley, CA 95469
(707) 743-1142
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Potter Valley Community Unified School District?
Potter Valley Community Unified School District manages 4 public schools serving 276 students.
What is the rank of Potter Valley Community Unified School District?
Potter Valley Community Unified School District is ranked #1415 out of 1,931 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Potter Valley Community Unified School District?
54% of Potter Valley Community Unified School District students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Potter Valley Community Unified School District?
Potter Valley Community Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Potter Valley Community Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,384 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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