Serving 154 students in grades 7-8, Pine Valley Middle 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 15-19% (which was lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Pine Valley Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
154 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#6448 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
44%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
43%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pine Valley Middle School's ranking?
Pine Valley Middle School is ranked #6448 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Pine Valley Middle School?
154 students attend Pine Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Pine Valley Middle School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pine Valley Middle School?
Pine Valley Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pine Valley Middle School offer ?
Pine Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Pine Valley Middle School part of?
Pine Valley Middle School is part of Mountain Empire Unified School District.
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