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San Ramon Valley Unified

Above Average2024–25 data35 schools · avg 75.0/100

San Ramon Valley Unified has 35 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 75.0/100 — 31.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Dougherty Valley High at 88/100, where 54.3% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $12,168 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 6 schools show positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 9.4%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
75.0
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
56.8
30.9 – 87.7
Avg Exceeded %
47.9%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
9.4%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
35
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryStrong
75.7/100
2251.1%7.8%
MiddleStrong
76.4/100
847.2%6.4%
HighSolid
70.0/100
534.9%21.1%

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in San Ramon Valley Unified, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
75.7
avg score · 22 schools
+19 more elementary schools
Middle
76.4
avg score · 8 schools
Gale Ranch Middle
Strong
83/100
Pine Valley Middle
Strong
81/100
+5 more middle schools
High
70.0
avg score · 5 schools
Monte Vista High
Strong
81/100
California High
Strong
77/100
+2 more high schools

District Analysis

Strongest level: San Ramon Valley Unified's middle schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 76.4.

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages +1.9pp (state avg: -3.0pp), suggesting schools are making incremental gains.

Consistency: Score range of 56.8 points — showing significant variation between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 9.4%, 8.7pp above the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 1.0%, near the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Dougherty Valley High leads the district at 88 with 54.3% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in San Ramon Valley Unified

16 High Ceiling9 Strong All-Around6 Growth Engine4 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 6 schools in San Ramon Valley Unified are classified as Growth Engine (6) — 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

Hispanic
9.8%
White
34.6%
Asian
40.4%
Black
1.7%
Other
13.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
8%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

San Ramon Valley Unified spends $12,168 per student in current expenditures — $2,646 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$12,168
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
30,726
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 15.2%
$10,566 → $12,168
Spending Efficiency
6.17
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
$62,631–$126,769
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
1,399
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

Elementary Schools (22)

San Ramon Valley Unified has 22 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 75.7 — 31.9 points above the state average of 43.8. 17 of 22 elementary schools score above 70.

District-wide growth averages +1.9pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Bollinger Canyon Elementary with a Scope Score of 85 and 59.9% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Bollinger Canyon Elementary
San Ramon Valley Unified High Ceiling
59.9%Strong
85/100
2Coyote Creek Elementary
San Ramon Valley Unified High Ceiling
61.5%Strong
85/100
3John Baldwin Elementary
San Ramon Valley Unified High Ceiling
59.1%Strong
84/100
4Neil A. Armstrong Elementary
San Ramon Valley Unified High Ceiling
58.0%Strong
83/100
5Creekside Elementary
San Ramon Valley Unified High Ceiling
59.5%Strong
83/100
6Bella Vista Elementary
San Ramon Valley Unified High Ceiling
58.9%Strong
80/100
7Tassajara Hills Elementary
San Ramon Valley Unified High Ceiling
53.3%Strong
80/100
8Hidden Hills Elementary
San Ramon Valley Unified High Ceiling
56.8%Strong
79/100
9Sycamore Valley Elementary
San Ramon Valley Unified High Ceiling
51.8%Strong
79/100
10Alamo Elementary
San Ramon Valley Unified High Ceiling
56.9%Strong
78/100
11Live Oak Elementary
San Ramon Valley Unified High Ceiling
50.5%Strong
78/100
12Golden View Elementary
San Ramon Valley Unified High Ceiling
55.0%Strong
75/100
13Green Valley Elementary
San Ramon Valley Unified Growth Engine
47.5%Strong
73/100
14Walt Disney Elementary
San Ramon Valley Unified Growth Engine
43.4%Strong
72/100
15Rancho Romero Elementary
San Ramon Valley Unified Building Momentum
47.5%Strong
72/100
16Greenbrook Elementary
San Ramon Valley Unified Strong All-Around
46.8%Strong
72/100
17Twin Creeks Elementary
San Ramon Valley Unified Growth Engine
46.6%Strong
71/100
18Country Club Elementary
San Ramon Valley Unified Strong All-Around
43.7%Solid
69/100
19Vista Grande Elementary
San Ramon Valley Unified Strong All-Around
44.4%Solid
68/100
20Montevideo Elementary
San Ramon Valley Unified Growth Engine
43.1%Solid
67/100
21Quail Run Elementary
San Ramon Valley Unified Building Momentum
41.6%Solid
67/100
22Montair Elementary
San Ramon Valley Unified Strong All-Around
38.6%Solid
62/100

Middle Schools (8)

San Ramon Valley Unified has 8 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 76.4 — 35.9 points above the state average of 40.5. 6 of 8 middle schools score above 70.

District-wide growth averages +1.4pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring middle school is Windemere Ranch Middle with a Scope Score of 83 and 57.0% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Windemere Ranch Middle
San Ramon Valley Unified High Ceiling
57.0%Strong
83/100
2Gale Ranch Middle
San Ramon Valley Unified High Ceiling
56.1%Strong
83/100
3Pine Valley Middle
San Ramon Valley Unified Growth Engine
48.4%Strong
81/100
4Diablo Vista Middle
San Ramon Valley Unified High Ceiling
54.4%Strong
81/100
5Iron Horse Middle
San Ramon Valley Unified Growth Engine
48.4%Strong
77/100
6Los Cerros Middle
San Ramon Valley Unified Strong All-Around
39.7%Strong
71/100
7Stone Valley Middle
San Ramon Valley Unified Strong All-Around
35.9%Solid
68/100
8Charlotte Wood Middle
San Ramon Valley Unified Building Momentum
38.1%Solid
67/100

High Schools (5)

San Ramon Valley Unified has 5 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 70.0 — 22.5 points above the state average of 47.5. 4 of 5 high schools score above 70.

The highest-scoring high school is Dougherty Valley High with a Scope Score of 88 and 54.3% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Dougherty Valley High
San Ramon Valley Unified High Ceiling
54.3%Strong
88/100
2Monte Vista High
San Ramon Valley Unified Strong All-Around
42.6%Strong
81/100
3California High
San Ramon Valley Unified Strong All-Around
39.7%Strong
77/100
4San Ramon Valley High
San Ramon Valley Unified Strong All-Around
35.4%Strong
73/100
5Del Amigo High (Continuation)
San Ramon Valley Unified Building Momentum
2.5%Developing
31/100

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 Ramon 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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is San Ramon Valley Unified a good school district?
San Ramon Valley Unified has 35 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 75.0/100, which is 31.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. 47.9% 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 San Ramon Valley Unified?
The highest-scoring school in San Ramon Valley Unified is Dougherty Valley High with a Scope Score of 88/100 and 54.3% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does San Ramon Valley Unified spend per student?
San Ramon Valley Unified spends $12,168 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 San Ramon Valley Unified?
Teacher salaries in San Ramon Valley Unified range from $62,631–$126,769 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.