Serving 5 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Spy Rock Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the California state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
5 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥50%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
n/a
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
80%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
20%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
10%
7%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% CA state average).
How many students attend Spy Rock Elementary School?
5 students attend Spy Rock Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Spy Rock Elementary School students are White, and 20% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spy Rock Elementary School?
Spy Rock Elementary School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Spy Rock Elementary School offer ?
Spy Rock Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Spy Rock Elementary School part of?
Spy Rock Elementary School is part of Laytonville Unified School District.
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