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Elementary Schools in Scotts Valley, California: Scotts Valley schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.

Above Average2024–25 data2 schools · avg 55.4/100

Scotts Valley, California has 2 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 55.4/100 — 10.6 points above the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Vine Hill Elementary at 67/100, where 38.4% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Scotts Valley schools average 31.4% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 15.4% (below the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
55.4
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
22.4
44.2 – 66.6
Avg Exceeded %
31.4%
State avg: 21.3%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
15.4%
State avg: 17.9%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
2
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary2Solid
55.4/100
31.4%+10.6
High1Solid
50.8/100
28.4%+7.1
Middle1Solid
61.3/100
31.6%+18.6

How Scotts Valley schools compare

Scotts Valley has 2 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 55.4/100 — 10.6 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Vine Hill Elementary with a Scope Score of 67 and 38.4% of students exceeding standard.

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Scotts Valley schools average 31.4% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.

Chronic absenteeism in Scotts Valley averages 15.4% — below the state average of 17.9%.

How we score · Exceeded 40% · Met+Exceeded 22% · Growth 15% · Absenteeism 10% · Suspension 5% · ELPAC 5% · Baseline 3%

School archetypes in Scotts Valley

1 Strong All-Around1 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

For the data nerds

Every school in Scotts Valley

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Vine Hill Elementary
Scotts Valley Unified Strong All-Around
38.4%Solid
67/100
2Scotts Valley Middle
Scotts Valley Unified Building Momentum
31.6%Solid
61/100
3Scotts Valley High
Scotts Valley Unified Culture First
28.4%Solid
51/100
4California Connections Academy Monterey Bay
Scotts Valley Unified Building Momentum
24.4%Developing
44/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 4 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

Private Schools in Scotts Valley

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

Baymonte Christian School
Brethren · Grades Pre-K-8 · 332 students
14:1Private
Pacific Sands Academy
Nonsectarian · Grades 1-12 · 21 students
21:1Private
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Scotts Valley

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Scotts Valley good?
Scotts Valley's 2 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 55.4/100, which is 10.6 points above the state average. 31.4% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.3%). The Scope Score weights seven dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC proficiency (5%), suspension rate (5%), and baseline proficiency (3%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Scotts Valley?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Scotts Valley is Vine Hill Elementary with a Scope Score of 67/100 and 38.4% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Scotts Valley schools compare to the state average?
Scotts Valley elementary schools average a Scope Score of 55.4/100 — 10.6 points above the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 31.4% vs. 21.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 15.4% vs. 17.9% statewide.
How many schools are in Scotts Valley?
Scotts Valley has 2 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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