Top Rankings
Ross Valley Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,714 students in Ross Valley Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Ross Valley Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% 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
5 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
1,714 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
85 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Ross Valley Elementary School District, which is ranked #88 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#75 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.64
# American Indian Students
5 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
63 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
4%
12%
# Hispanic Students
215 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
55%
# Black Students
14 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,242 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
72%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
171 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
207
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
179
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
157
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
180
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
183
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
193
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
195
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
212
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
208
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,819 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,526 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,819
$21,485
Spending / Student
$17,526
$19,787
Best Ross Valley Elementary School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hidden Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
46 Green Valley Ct.
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 454-7683
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 454-7683
Grades: K-5
| 279 students
Rank: #22.
Wade Thomas Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
150 Ross Ave.
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 454-4603
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 454-4603
Grades: K-5
| 303 students
Rank: #33.
Brookside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
116 Butterfield Rd.
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 453-2948
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 453-2948
Grades: K-5
| 281 students
Rank: #44.
White Hill Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 Glen Dr.
Fairfax, CA 94930
(415) 454-8390
Fairfax, CA 94930
(415) 454-8390
Grades: 6-8
| 615 students
Rank: #55.
Manor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
150 Oak Manor Dr.
Fairfax, CA 94930
(415) 453-1544
Fairfax, CA 94930
(415) 453-1544
Grades: K-5
| 236 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ross Valley Elementary School District?
Ross Valley Elementary School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,714 students.
What is the rank of Ross Valley Elementary School District?
Ross Valley Elementary School District is ranked #88 out of 1,931 school districts in California (top 5%) 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 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ross Valley Elementary School District?
72% of Ross Valley Elementary School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ross Valley Elementary School District?
Ross Valley Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Ross Valley Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,526 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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