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Spencer Valley Elementary School District

4414 Highway 78 And 79
Santa Ysabel, CA 92070-0159
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Spencer Valley Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 47 students in Spencer Valley Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public School in Spencer Valley Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% 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
1 School
10,357 Schools
# Students
47 Students
5,826,973 Students
# Teachers
4 Teachers
268,008 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Spencer Valley Elementary School District, which is ranked #498 of all 1,908 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#461 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 30%)
50%
34%
40-59%
47%
≥50%
29%
(21-22)
80%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.63
% American Indian
4%
1%
% Asian
2%
12%
% Hispanic
30%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
47%
20%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student (17-18)
$1,718
$16,033
Spending / Student (17-18)
$1,514
$16,124

Best Spencer Valley Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spencer Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4414 Highway 78 And 79
Santa Ysabel, CA 92070
(760) 765-0336
Gr: K-8 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Spencer Valley Elementary School District?
Spencer Valley Elementary School District manages 1 public schools serving 47 students.
What is the rank of Spencer Valley Elementary School District?
Spencer Valley Elementary School District is ranked #498 out of 1,908 school districts in California (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Spencer Valley Elementary School District?
47% of Spencer Valley Elementary School District students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Spencer Valley Elementary School District?
Spencer Valley Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 47 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : 80%
  • : Top 30% in CA
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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