Pine Valley Elementary School serves 114 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥80% (which was higher than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was higher than the California state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
114 students

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥80%
59%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)60-79%
58%

Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1

American Indian
2%
1%

Asian
1%
12%

Hispanic
17%
56%

Black
2%
5%

White
73%
20%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
34%
46%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
6%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average).
How many students attend Pine Valley Elementary School?
114 students attend Pine Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Pine Valley Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pine Valley Elementary School?
Pine Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pine Valley Elementary School offer ?
Pine Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Pine Valley Elementary School part of?
Pine Valley Elementary School is part of Mountain Empire Unified School District.
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