Serving 17 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Pacific Valley (K-12) ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 17 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pacific Valley (K-12) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Pacific Valley (K-12)'s student population of 17 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
17 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Calendar
School Mascot
Mountain Lion
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pacific Valley (K-12) is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
47%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
53%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mountain Lion
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Pacific Valley (K-12)?
17 students attend Pacific Valley (K-12).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Pacific Valley (K-12) students are White, and 47% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pacific Valley (K-12)?
Pacific Valley (K-12) has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pacific Valley (K-12) offer ?
Pacific Valley (K-12) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Pacific Valley (K-12) part of?
Pacific Valley (K-12) is part of Big Sur Unified School District.
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