Ross Valley Elementary
Ross Valley Elementary has 5 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 71.5/100 — 27.7 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Wade Thomas Elementary at 81/100, where 57.5% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $13,782 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 8.9%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Strong 73.8/100 | 4 | 51.0% | 7.5% |
| Middle | Solid 62.2/100 | 1 | 38.5% | 14.8% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Ross Valley Elementary, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Ross Valley Elementary's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 73.8.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -4.7pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 19.1 points — moderately consistent between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 8.9%, 9.2pp above the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 1.4%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Wade Thomas Elementary leads the district at 81 with 57.5% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Ross Valley Elementary
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Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Ross Valley Elementary spends $13,782 per student in current expenditures — $1,032 below the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25
Elementary Schools (4)
Ross Valley Elementary has 4 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 73.8 — 30.0 points above the state average of 43.8. 3 of 4 elementary schools score above 70.
Growth averages -4.7pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Wade Thomas Elementary with a Scope Score of 81 and 57.5% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wade Thomas Elementary Ross Valley Elementary High Ceiling | 57.5% | Strong 81/100 |
| 2 | Manor Elementary Ross Valley Elementary High Ceiling | 50.1% | Strong 75/100 |
| 3 | Hidden Valley Elementary Ross Valley Elementary High Ceiling | 50.5% | Strong 74/100 |
| 4 | Brookside Elementary Ross Valley Elementary Strong All-Around | 45.8% | Solid 65/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
Ross Valley Elementary has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 62.2 — 21.8 points above the state average of 40.5.
Growth is essentially flat at -0.9pp.
The highest-scoring middle school is White Hill Middle with a Scope Score of 62 and 38.5% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | White Hill Middle Ross Valley Elementary Solid Base | 38.5% | Solid 62/100 |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
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What Scope Scores can't tell you about Ross Valley Elementary
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- Parent and community engagement levels
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- How resources are distributed across schools within the district
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