Serving 52 students in grades Kindergarten-7, Surprise Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 52 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Surprise Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Surprise Valley Elementary School's student population of 52 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
Total Students
52 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Surprise Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Surprise Valley Elementary School is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2825 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
28%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
22:1
American Indian
15%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
21%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
54%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Surprise Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Surprise Valley Elementary School is ranked #2825 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Surprise Valley Elementary School?
52 students attend Surprise Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Surprise Valley Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are American Indian, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Surprise Valley Elementary School?
Surprise Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Surprise Valley Elementary School offer ?
Surprise Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-7
What school district is Surprise Valley Elementary School part of?
Surprise Valley Elementary School is part of Surprise Valley Joint Unified School District.
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