Serving 71 students in grades Kindergarten-7, Big Valley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 71 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Big Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Big Valley Elementary School's student population of 71 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
Total Students
71 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Helping students to grow, learn and excel in life.
School Rankings
Big Valley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Big Valley Elementary School is 0.39, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#8593 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
18%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
76%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Big Valley Joint Unified School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Big Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Big Valley Elementary School is ranked #8593 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Big Valley Elementary School?
71 students attend Big Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Big Valley Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Big Valley Elementary School?
Big Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Big Valley Elementary School offer ?
Big Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-7
What school district is Big Valley Elementary School part of?
Big Valley Elementary School is part of Big Valley Joint Unified School District.
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