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Ross Valley Elementary

Above Average2024–25 data5 schools · avg 71.5/100

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.

Avg Scope Score
71.5
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
19.1
62.2 – 81.3
Avg Exceeded %
48.5%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
8.9%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryStrong
73.8/100
451.0%7.5%
MiddleSolid
62.2/100
138.5%14.8%

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Ross Valley Elementary, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
73.8
avg score · 4 schools
Manor Elementary
Strong
75/100
+1 more elementary schools
Middle
62.2
avg score · 1 school

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

3 High Ceiling1 Strong All-Around1 Solid Base

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

Student demographics

Hispanic
12.9%
White
71.8%
Asian
2.7%
Black
0.5%
Other
12.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
12%
Economic need indicator · district avg

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.

Per-Pupil Spending
$13,782
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
1,764
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 20.1%
$11,478 → $13,782
Spending Efficiency
5.19
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 64%Support 35%Other 1%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$64,142–$117,301
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
105
Full-time equivalent teachers

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.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Wade Thomas Elementary
Ross Valley Elementary High Ceiling
57.5%Strong
81/100
2Manor Elementary
Ross Valley Elementary High Ceiling
50.1%Strong
75/100
3Hidden Valley Elementary
Ross Valley Elementary High Ceiling
50.5%Strong
74/100
4Brookside 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.

#SchoolExceededScore
1White Hill Middle
Ross Valley Elementary Solid Base
38.5%Solid
62/100

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.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Ross Valley Elementary

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How resources are distributed across schools within the district

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Ross Valley Elementary a good school district?
Ross Valley Elementary has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 71.5/100, which is 27.7 points above the California state average of 43.8. 48.5% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across six dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Ross Valley Elementary?
The highest-scoring school in Ross Valley Elementary is Wade Thomas Elementary with a Scope Score of 81/100 and 57.5% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Ross Valley Elementary spend per student?
Ross Valley Elementary spends $13,782 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in Ross Valley Elementary?
Teacher salaries in Ross Valley Elementary range from $64,142–$117,301 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Full methodology and weights.