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Sonoma Valley Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,156 students in Sonoma Valley Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Sonoma Valley Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% 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
9 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
3,156 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
155 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Sonoma Valley Unified School District, which is ranked #1268 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 93% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1278 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
29%
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.64
# American Indian Students
7 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
57 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
2,101 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
67%
55%
# Black Students
11 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
927 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
29%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
48 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
208
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
220
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
212
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
197
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
205
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
210
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
216
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
250
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
261
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
291
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
275
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
307
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
304
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,873 is higher than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,817 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 54% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$82 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$107 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,873
$21,485
Spending / Student
$33,817
$19,787
Best Sonoma Valley Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prestwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
343 E. Macarthur St.
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6030
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6030
Grades: K-5
| 262 students
Rank: #22.
Sonoma Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20000 Brd.way
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 933-4010
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 933-4010
Grades: 9-12
| 1,127 students
Rank: #33.
Adele Harrison Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1150 Brd.way
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6080
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6080
Grades: 6-8
| 335 students
Rank: #44.
Flowery Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17600 Sonoma Hwy.
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6060
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6060
Grades: K-5
| 365 students
Rank: #55.
Sassarini Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
652 Fifth St. W.
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6040
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6040
Grades: K-5
| 251 students
Rank: #66.
El Verano Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18606 Riverside Dr.
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6050
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6050
Grades: K-5
| 257 students
Rank: #77.
Creekside High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
950 Brd.way
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 933-4046
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 933-4046
Grades: 9-12
| 50 students
Rank: #88.
Altimira Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17805 Arnold Dr.
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6020
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6020
Grades: 6-8
| 392 students
Rank: #99.
Dunbar Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11700 Dunbar Rd.
Glen Ellen, CA 95442
(707) 935-6070
Glen Ellen, CA 95442
(707) 935-6070
Grades: K-5
| 117 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sonoma Valley Unified School District?
Sonoma Valley Unified School District manages 9 public schools serving 3,156 students.
What is the rank of Sonoma Valley Unified School District?
Sonoma Valley Unified School District is ranked #1268 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sonoma Valley Unified School District?
67% of Sonoma Valley Unified School District students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sonoma Valley Unified School District?
Sonoma Valley Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Sonoma Valley Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $33,817 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 54% over four school years.
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