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San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,379 students in San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% 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
6 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
2,379 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
106 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District, which is ranked #491 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#501 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
29%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.64
# American Indian Students
2 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
18 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
333 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
55%
# Black Students
8 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
1,743 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
73%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
273 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
233
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
176
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
185
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
186
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
159
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
200
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
154
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
184
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
171
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
175
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
202
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
189
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
165
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,269 is higher than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,868 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$53 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$35 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,269
$21,485
Spending / Student
$14,868
$19,787
Best San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
San Lorenzo Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7105 Highway 9
Felton, CA 95018
(831) 335-4425
Felton, CA 95018
(831) 335-4425
Grades: 9-12
| 643 students
Rank: #22.
Slvusd Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
325 Marion Ave.
Ben Lomond, CA 95005
(831) 335-0932
Ben Lomond, CA 95005
(831) 335-0932
Grades: K-12
| 297 students
Rank: #33.
San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7155 Highway 9
Felton, CA 95018
(831) 335-4475
Felton, CA 95018
(831) 335-4475
Grades: K-5
| 598 students
Rank: #44.
Boulder Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Lomond St.
Boulder Creek, CA 95006
(831) 338-6413
Boulder Creek, CA 95006
(831) 338-6413
Grades: K-5
| 460 students
Rank: #55.
San Lorenzo Valley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7179 Hacienda Way
Felton, CA 95018
(831) 335-4452
Felton, CA 95018
(831) 335-4452
Grades: 6-8
| 381 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District?
San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,379 students.
What is the rank of San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District?
San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District is ranked #491 out of 1,931 school districts in California (top 30%) 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 science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District?
73% of San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District?
San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,868 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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