School Profile · Napa
Napa Valley Independent Studies: No single number tells this school's story. Here's the honest picture.
Napa Valley Independent Studies posts 32% meeting the standard and 9.5% exceeding it, against 39% and 16.8% statewide. The gaps and the bright spots below are the real read.
1600 Myrtle Avenue, 94558 (opens in new tab)·Napa Valley Unified·Napa·Grades K-12·116 students·63% low-income·2024–25 CAASPP·(707) 259-8577·Website
Alternative school — serves students who benefit from a non-traditional educational setting. Scores are not directly comparable to comprehensive schools.
Scope Score
34
🌱 Building Momentum · Developing
ranked #1,470 statewide · #5 of 8 in Napa Valley Unified
Napa Valley Independent Studies scores 34 of 100 on SchoolScope's Scope Score — the 34th percentile of 2,238 California middle schools (CDE CAASPP 2025).
Measures test performance, attendance, and climate — not arts, community, or your kid. How we score →
Most rating sites would stop at “32% proficient” and call it done. Napa Valley Independent Studies deserves a closer read. The school sits in Napa, where three in five students qualify for free or reduced lunch — and reading the numbers without that context misreads the school.
Napa Valley Independent Studies's low-income kids hit 50.0% proficiency in ELA — a number the same group reaches at 38.2% statewide. If you're trying to read past zip-code-driven test scores, that's the signal worth weighing.
The 5 things our score weighs
Exceeded standard
9.5%
State 16.8%
7.3pp below state avg
Met or exceeded
31.9%
State 39.3%
7.4pp below state avg
Chronic absenteeism
21.5%
State 18.5%
3.0pp above state avg
Suspension rate
1.3%
State 3.7%
2.4pp below state avg
EL proficiency (ELPAC)
10.5%
State 18.0%
7.4pp below state avg
Worth a school visit
Ask what the school is working on next. Strong numbers tell you where a school is, not where it's going.
Where the path goes
The path below follows attendance boundaries — scores shown for each next step.
K-12 Path
Napa Valley Independent Studies serves grades K-12 — students can complete their entire K-12 education here.
Your other options
Nearby Middle Schools
3 within ~3 mi · avg 36
Unidos Middle
Napa Valley Unified · 2.1 mi
Developing
44/100
Mayacamas Countywide Middle
Napa County Office of Education · 1.1 mi
Developing
33/100
Redwood Middle
Napa Valley Unified · 1 mi
Developing
31/100
Private alternatives nearby
Private schools within ~10 miles. These schools do not participate in state testing and cannot be scored or ranked.
The community around it
Community Profile
Context — not part of the Scope ScoreStudent demographics
Hispanic63.8%
White27.6%
Asian2.6%
Black1.7%
Other4.3%
GenderFemale 61.2%Male 37.9%Non-binary 0.9%
Low IncomeFree/reduced lunch eligible 62.9% (1pp below CA avg)
Resources & Access
Enrollment
116
1,084 below CA avg (~1,200)
Transitional Kindergarten
No TK reported, 2025-26
California requires the district to offer TK, but not every site has a room — ask the district which campuses do.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
2 fewer students per teacher than CA avg
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,550
District avg: $12,008 · CA avg: $14,815 · School-level · CDE ESSA
EL Proficiency (ELPAC)
10.5% Level 4
Share of English Learners reaching full proficiency
Teacher Salary Range
$69,598 – $126,977
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
At Napa Valley Independent Studies in Napa, 50.0% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 34.6% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Napa Valley Independent Studies outperforms its district average for low-income students by 15.4 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (9.1% Math proficient); Hispanic students (47.4% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 12.4 percentage points for hispanic students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 22 students tested.
Equity Gaps
Absenteeism · Disabilities+17.0pp
38.5% vs 21.5% overall · n=26
Math · Hispanic−12.4pp
5.3% vs 17.6% overall · n=19
1 more gap by subject
Math Exceeded · Low-Income−4.4pp
4.5% vs 9.0% overall · n=22
Subgroups with fewer than 15 students are excluded for privacy. Gaps of less than 3 percentage points are not shown.
Subgroup Proficiency
Low-Income22 tested
ELA 50.0%·Math 9.1%· +15.4pp vs district
Hispanic19 tested
ELA 47.4%·Math 5.3%· +15.0pp vs district
Weighted average across tested grades. Subgroups with fewer than 15 students excluded. Data: CDE CAASPP 2024-25.
Subgroup Growth by Grade
Change in proficiency from lowest tested grade. Shows which groups are gaining ground.
Subgroups with fewer than 10 tested students per grade are not shown.
Funding Breakdown
Neighborhood Context
Median Income
$113K
$28K above CA median
Median Home Value
$891K
$232K above CA median
Bachelor's+
40%
5pp above CA avg
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024) · ZIP-level
Whole Child
Teacher experience, college/career readiness, and more. Context only — never part of the Scope Score.
Teacher Experience
20.3 years avg experience
8 teachers
Teacher Credentials
44% fully credentialed
Source: CDE SARC, 2024-25
Community Profile provides context about who attends this school and the resources available. These factors are never part of the Scope Score. Learn why →
Frequently asked questions
Is Napa Valley Independent Studies a good middle school?
Napa Valley Independent Studies has a Scope Score of 34 out of 100, placing it in the 34th percentile of California middle schools and ranked #1,470 statewide. 9.5% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is 7.3 percentage points below the California average of 16.8%. The Scope Score weights six dimensions for middle schools: exceeded standard (43%), met or exceeded (22%), grade 3-to-5 growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%), and suspension rate (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What are Napa Valley Independent Studies's CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 31.9% of students at Napa Valley Independent Studies met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 9.5% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 22.4% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 9.5% pushed past it. Most rating sites report only the combined "proficient" number. SchoolScope surfaces the exceeded-vs-met split because it reveals whether a school's curriculum challenges students beyond minimum proficiency or paces toward it. 54 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does Napa Valley Independent Studies rank in California?
Napa Valley Independent Studies ranks #1,470 among California middle schools by Scope Score, placing it in the 34th percentile. This ranking is based on a weighted composite of 2025 CAASPP test performance (exceeded and met rates), grade-level growth (Grade 6 to grade 8 growth), chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score shows what drives the ranking so parents can decide what matters most to their family. See full methodology.
What is the attendance and school culture like at Napa Valley Independent Studies?
21.5% of students at Napa Valley Independent Studies are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days), compared to the California average of 18.5%. The suspension rate is 1.3%, indicating a low-discipline-incident environment. SchoolScope includes these culture metrics in the Scope Score because they reflect day-to-day school experience in ways test scores alone cannot.
How does Napa Valley Independent Studies compare to other schools in Napa?
Napa Valley Independent Studies scores 34/100 (34th percentile) among California middle schools. To compare with nearby schools, SchoolScope shows the same metrics side by side: exceeded rate, proficiency, growth trajectory, and school culture indicators. The school serves 116 students. Use the schools in Napa page or the map view to compare all middle schools nearby.
How does Napa Valley Independent Studies serve low-income and underrepresented students?
At Napa Valley Independent Studies in Napa, 50.0% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 34.6% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Napa Valley Independent Studies outperforms its district average for low-income students by 15.4 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (9.1% Math proficient); Hispanic students (47.4% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 12.4 percentage points for hispanic students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 22 students tested. SchoolScope shows disaggregated test scores by demographic subgroup so you can see how a school performs for your child's specific group — not just the school-wide average. Subgroup data is context, not part of the Scope Score: we don't penalize schools for who they serve. See our equity approach.
A low score doesn't tell the whole story. Read: Your School Scored Low — Here's What That Actually Means
For the data nerdsEvery number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
For the data nerds
Every number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
01Score factorsWeighted composite · 2024–25
Exceeded standard · 38%
9.5%
↓ vs CA 16.8% · 42th pctile
Met or exceeded · 20%
31.9%
↓ vs CA 39.3% · 44th pctile
Chronic absenteeism · 5%
21.5%
↓ vs CA 18.5% · 46th pctile
Suspension rate · 5%
1.3%
↑ vs CA 3.7% · 60th pctile
EL proficiency (ELPAC) · 5%
10.5%
↓ vs CA 18.0% · 40th pctile
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
| ELA | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Grade 7 | 14 | 0% | 29% | 29% | 43% | 29% | −19 |
| Grade 8 | 13 | 15% | 38% | 31% | 15% | 54% | +8 |
| Grade 11 | 34 | 3% | 44% | 38% | 15% | 47% | −0 |
| Math | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Grade 7 | 14 | 7% | 7% | 21% | 64% | 14% | −20 |
| Grade 8 | 13 | 15% | 15% | 46% | 23% | 31% | −2 |
| Grade 11 | 34 | 6% | 3% | 12% | 79% | 9% | −15 |
| Science (CAST) | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5/8/11 | 47 | 0% | 32% | 62% | 6% |
CAST is tested in grades 5, 8, and once in high school — not annually. Not part of the Scope Score.
| Subgroup · ELA | Tested | MET+ | vs district | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Socioeconomically Disadvantaged | 22 | 50.0% | +15 | +12 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 19 | 47.4% | +15 | +9 |
03Peer comparison · nearest middle schoolssorted by Scope Score
| School | Dist | Scope | EXC | MET+ | Growth | Susp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Napa Valley Independent Studies ← | — | 34 | 9.5% | 31.9% | — | 1.3% |
| Unidos Middle | 2.1 mi | 44 | 15.2% | 41.5% | +10.5 | 6.7% |
| Mayacamas Countywide Middle | 1.1 mi | 33 | 7.7% | 21.1% | +1.4 | 5.5% |
| Redwood Middle | 1 mi | 31 | 13.4% | 35.2% | −5.2 | 7.9% |
| California average | — | 43 | 16.8% | 39.3% | +1.5 | 3.7% |
04More measurescontext · not all part of the Scope Score
Scope Score history
2019 · 2022 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025 · no testing 2020–21 (COVID) · rank #435 → #2067 → #1403 → #1897 → #1470
What we can't show
- — Growth data isn't available — the state needs matched grades across years to compute it.
- — Scored here as a middle school — other grade spans appear in the data appendix.
Source: CA Dept. of Education · CAASPP 2024–25 · n=2,238 middle schools · Data updated 2026-07-03methodology · data updates · CSV · report issue