For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 580 students in Vallecito Union 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 Vallecito Union School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
10,417 Schools
# Students
580 Students
5,836,351 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
268,443 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Vallecito Union School District, which is ranked #486 of all 1,930 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#487 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.63
# American Indian Students
10 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
112 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
56%
# Black Students
n/a
286,712 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
410 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
71%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
41 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
81
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
61
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
49
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
61
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
72
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
66
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
66
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
69
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
55
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,893 is higher than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,069 is higher than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,893
$19,942
Spending / Student
$32,069
$18,366
Best Vallecito Union School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Avery Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4545 Moran Rd.
Avery, CA 95224
(209) 795-8520
Avery, CA 95224
(209) 795-8520
Grades: 6-8
| 190 students
Rank: #22.
Vallecito Independent Study (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4545 Moran Rd.
Avery, CA 95224
(209) 795-8504
Avery, CA 95224
(209) 795-8504
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Albert A. Michelson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
196 Pennsylvania Gulch Rd.
Avery, CA 95224
(209) 728-3441
Avery, CA 95224
(209) 728-3441
Grades: K-5
| 210 students
Rank: #44.
Hazel Fischer Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1605 Blagen Rd.
Avery, CA 95224
(209) 795-8030
Avery, CA 95224
(209) 795-8030
Grades: K-5
| 180 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Vallecito Union School District?
Vallecito Union School District manages 4 public schools serving 580 students.
What is the rank of Vallecito Union School District?
Vallecito Union School District is ranked #486 out of 1,930 school districts in California (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Vallecito Union School District?
71% of Vallecito Union School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Vallecito Union School District?
Vallecito Union School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Vallecito Union School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,069 is higher than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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