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Scott Valley Unified: Scott Valley Unified schools score within 1.4 points of the state average. The trajectory from grade 3 to 5 falls 18.2 points.

Near Average2024–25 data3 schools · avg 43.5/100

Scott Valley Unified has 3 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 43.5/100 — within 1.4 points of the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Etna Union High at 52/100, where 33.8% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $16,443 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 17.3%, near the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
43.5
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
15.8
36.7 – 52.5
Avg Exceeded %
21.5%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
17.3%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryDeveloping
41.2/100
120.6%6.2%
MiddleDeveloping
36.7/100
110.2%22.9%
HighSolid
52.5/100
133.8%22.9%

Scott Valley Unified's high schools average 52.5/100 — 8.8 points above the state average.

K–12 pipeline

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

Elementary
41.2
avg score · 1 school
Etna Elementary
Developing
41/100
Middle
36.7
avg score · 1 school
Scott Valley Junior High
Developing
37/100
High
52.5
avg score · 1 school
Etna Union High
Solid
52/100

District Analysis

Scott Valley Unified has 3 ranked schools with an average Scope Score of 43.5/100 — within 1.4 points of the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

Strongest level: Scott Valley Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 52.5.

District-wide elementary growth averages -18.2pp (state avg: -2.9pp) — a declining trend worth examining school by school.

Score range of 15.8 points — moderately consistent between schools.

District chronic absenteeism averages 17.3%, 0.6pp near the state average of 17.9%.

District suspension rate averages 6.6%, above the state average of 1.6%.

Etna Union High leads the district at 52 with 33.8% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Scott Valley Unified

1 On the Rise2 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in Scott Valley Unified is classified as On the Rise — 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
12.9%
White
56.3%
Asian
0.6%
Black
0.8%
Other
29.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
67%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Scott Valley Unified spends $16,443 per student in current expenditures — $1,628 above the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$16,443
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
612
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 20.5%
$13,647 → $16,443
Spending Efficiency
2.64
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 53%Support 43%Other 4%
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
$47,043–$93,624
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
40
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

For the data nerds

Every school in Scott Valley Unified

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Elementary Schools (1)

Scott Valley Unified has 1 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 41.2 — 3.6 points below the state average of 44.8.

Growth averages -18.2pp district-wide — a declining trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Etna Elementary with a Scope Score of 41 and 20.6% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Etna Elementary
Scott Valley Unified Building Momentum
20.6%Developing
41/100

Middle Schools (1)

Scott Valley Unified has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 36.7 — 5.9 points below the state average of 42.6.

Grade-to-grade growth averages +5.1pp — schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring middle school is Scott Valley Junior High with a Scope Score of 37 and 10.2% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Scott Valley Junior High
Scott Valley Unified On the Rise
10.2%Developing
37/100

High Schools (1)

Scott Valley Unified has 1 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 52.5 — 8.8 points above the state average of 43.7.

The highest-scoring high school is Etna Union High with a Scope Score of 52 and 33.8% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Etna Union High
Scott Valley Unified Building Momentum
33.8%Solid
52/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 3 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

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 Scott Valley Unified

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how resources are distributed across schools within the district. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Scott Valley Unified a good school district?
Scott Valley Unified has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 43.5/100, which is within 1.4 points of the state average. 21.5% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across seven dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Scott Valley Unified?
The highest-scoring school in Scott Valley Unified is Etna Union High with a Scope Score of 52/100 and 33.8% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Scott Valley Unified spend per student?
Scott Valley Unified spends $16,443 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 Scott Valley Unified?
Teacher salaries in Scott Valley Unified range from $47,043–$93,624 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 seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Full methodology and weights.