Scotts Valley Unified
Scotts Valley Unified has 4 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 60.4/100 — 16.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Vine Hill Elementary at 66/100, where 38.4% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $10,643 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 1 school shows positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 12.0%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Solid 62.9/100 | 2 | 37.7% | 13.0% |
| Middle | Solid 59.6/100 | 1 | 31.6% | 8.8% |
| High | Solid 56.1/100 | 1 | 28.4% | 13.3% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Scotts Valley Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Scotts Valley Unified's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 62.9.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -12.6pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 9.5 points — remarkably consistent between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 12.0%, 6.1pp above the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 2.3%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Vine Hill Elementary leads the district at 66 with 38.4% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Scotts Valley Unified
Hidden gems: 1 school in Scotts Valley Unified is classified as Growth Engine — 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
Scotts Valley Unified spends $10,643 per student in current expenditures — $4,172 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 (2)
Scotts Valley Unified has 2 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 62.9 — 19.1 points above the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -12.6pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Vine Hill Elementary with a Scope Score of 66 and 38.4% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vine Hill Elementary Scotts Valley Unified Building Momentum | 38.4% | Solid 66/100 |
| 2 | Brook Knoll Elementary Scotts Valley Unified Solid Base | 37.0% | Solid 60/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
Scotts Valley Unified has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 59.6 — 19.1 points above the state average of 40.5.
District-wide growth averages +7.0pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is Scotts Valley Middle with a Scope Score of 60 and 31.6% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scotts Valley Middle Scotts Valley Unified Growth Engine | 31.6% | Solid 60/100 |
High Schools (1)
Scotts Valley Unified has 1 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 56.1 — 8.6 points above the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Scotts Valley High with a Scope Score of 56 and 28.4% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scotts Valley High Scotts Valley Unified Culture First | 28.4% | Solid 56/100 |
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 Scotts 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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