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Vallecito Union School District

4545 B Moran Rd.
Avery, CA 95224
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8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Vallecito Union School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 580 students in Vallecito Union School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Vallecito Union School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% 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
4 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
580 Students
5,826,671 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
267,995 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Vallecito Union School District, which is ranked #396 of all 1,907 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#396 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 30%)
50%
34%
53%
47%
30-34%
29%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.63
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
19%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
71%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,893 is higher than the state median of $19,975. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,069 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 58% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,893
$19,975
Spending / Student
$32,069
$18,396

Best Vallecito Union School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Albert A. Michelson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
196 Pennsylvania Gulch Rd.
Avery, CA 95224
(209) 728-3441
Gr: K-5 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Vallecito Independent Study (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4545 Moran Rd.
Avery, CA 95224
(209) 795-8504
Gr: K-8
Rank: #33.
Avery Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4545 Moran Rd.
Avery, CA 95224
(209) 795-8520
Gr: 6-8 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Hazel Fischer Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1605 Blagen Rd.
Avery, CA 95224
(209) 795-8030
Gr: K-5 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Vallecito Union School District?
Vallecito Union School District manages 4 public schools serving 580 students.
What is the rank of Vallecito Union School District?
Vallecito Union School District is ranked #396 out of 1,907 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%)
What is the racial composition of students in Vallecito Union School District?
71% of Vallecito Union School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Vallecito Union School District?
Vallecito Union School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Vallecito Union School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,069 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 58% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 580 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 30% in CA
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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