San Lorenzo Valley Unified
San Lorenzo Valley Unified has 5 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 50.2/100 — 6.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is San Lorenzo Valley High at 69/100, where 27.9% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $12,091 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 17.9%, near the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 46.9/100 | 3 | 24.0% | 13.6% |
| Middle | Developing 41.0/100 | 1 | 15.2% | 22.2% |
| High | Solid 69.1/100 | 1 | 27.9% | 26.7% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in San Lorenzo Valley Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: San Lorenzo Valley Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 69.1.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -0.3pp (state avg: -3.0pp), growth is essentially flat.
Consistency: Score range of 28.2 points — showing notable variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 17.9%, 0.2pp near the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 3.2%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: San Lorenzo Valley High leads the district at 69 with 27.9% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in San Lorenzo Valley Unified
Hidden gems: 2 schools in San Lorenzo Valley Unified are classified as On the Rise (2) — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
San Lorenzo Valley Unified spends $12,091 per student in current expenditures — $2,723 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 (3)
San Lorenzo Valley Unified has 3 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 46.9 — 3.2 points above the state average of 43.8.
Growth is essentially flat at -0.3pp.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Boulder Creek Elementary with a Scope Score of 53 and 27.9% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boulder Creek Elementary San Lorenzo Valley Unified Building Momentum | 27.9% | Solid 53/100 |
| 2 | San Lorenzo Valley Elementary San Lorenzo Valley Unified On the Rise | 23.8% | Developing 47/100 |
| 3 | SLVUSD Charter San Lorenzo Valley Unified Culture First | 20.4% | Developing 41/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
San Lorenzo Valley Unified has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 41.0 — 0.5 points near the state average of 40.5.
District-wide growth averages +7.8pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is San Lorenzo Valley Middle with a Scope Score of 41 and 15.2% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Lorenzo Valley Middle San Lorenzo Valley Unified On the Rise | 15.2% | Developing 41/100 |
High Schools (1)
San Lorenzo Valley Unified has 1 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 69.1 — 21.7 points above the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is San Lorenzo Valley High with a Scope Score of 69 and 27.9% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Lorenzo Valley High San Lorenzo Valley Unified Building Momentum | 27.9% | Solid 69/100 |
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 San Lorenzo Valley Unified
- 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
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