Serving 143 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Jcs - Pine Valley ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 143 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jcs - Pine Valley ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Jcs - Pine Valley's student population of 143 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 47% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
143 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jcs - Pine Valley ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jcs - Pine Valley is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4344 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
21%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
71%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jcs - Pine Valley's ranking?
Jcs - Pine Valley is ranked #4344 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jcs - Pine Valley?
The graduation rate of Jcs - Pine Valley is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Jcs - Pine Valley?
143 students attend Jcs - Pine Valley.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Jcs - Pine Valley students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jcs - Pine Valley?
Jcs - Pine Valley has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Jcs - Pine Valley offer ?
Jcs - Pine Valley offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Jcs - Pine Valley part of?
Jcs - Pine Valley is part of Jcs - Pine Valley School District.
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