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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 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 580 students in Vallecito Union School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public elementary schools in California.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Elementary Schools in Vallecito Union School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
7,700 Schools
# Students
580 Students
3,822,920 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
174,006 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Vallecito Union School District, which is ranked #396 of all 1,910 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#396 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.64
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
19%
55%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
71%
21%
% 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 $19,974. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% 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 declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,893
$19,974
Spending / Student
$32,069
$18,396
Best Vallecito Union School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Albert A. Michelson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
196 Pennsylvania Gulch Rd.
Avery, CA 95224
(209) 728-3441
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:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4545 Moran Rd.
Avery, CA 95224
(209) 795-8504
Avery, CA 95224
(209) 795-8504
Gr: K-8
Rank: #33.
Avery Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4545 Moran Rd.
Avery, CA 95224
(209) 795-8520
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:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1605 Blagen Rd.
Avery, CA 95224
(209) 795-8030
Avery, CA 95224
(209) 795-8030
Gr: K-5 | 180 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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