Enrollment
463
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Scotts Valley, CA
Scotts Valley Middle
Federal NCES profile for Scotts Valley Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060004306173
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scotts Valley Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Scotts Valley · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21:1
- students per teacher
- 11.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Scotts Valley Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scotts Valley Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Scotts Valley, CA.
School address
District: Scotts Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060004306173 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Scotts Valley Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Scotts Valley Middle
Scotts Valley Middle is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Scotts Valley, California, enrolling 463 students.
At 21:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.6% free-meal eligibility runs 79% below the California average.
With 463 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 896 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #205.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 232 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
10.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Scotts Valley Unified spends $12,337 per pupil, 25% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Scotts Valley Unified also operates Scotts Valley High (611 students) and Vine Hill Elementary (549 students) alongside Scotts Valley Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Scotts Valley Middle compares
Scotts Valley Middle on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.6% | ▼ 79% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 463 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
463
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 43% in California - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
10.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,337
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 232 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 65.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.4%
Two or More 8.4%
Asian 6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.7, Scotts Valley Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Scotts Valley Unified, which includes Scotts Valley Middle.
$12,337
Per student
-25%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.0%
State 32.0%
Federal 6.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Scotts Valley Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotts Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vine Hill Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brook Knoll Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scotts Valley Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~463 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Scotts Valley Middle
How many students attend Scotts Valley Middle?
Scotts Valley Middle has 463 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Scotts Valley, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scotts Valley Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Scotts Valley Middle is 21:1, which is 2% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Scotts Valley Middle?
11.6% of students at Scotts Valley Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scotts Valley Middle?
The largest demographic group at Scotts Valley Middle is White at 65.4% of enrollment, in Scotts Valley, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scotts Valley Middle?
Scotts Valley Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Scotts Valley Middle rank among public schools in Scotts Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Scotts Valley Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Scotts Valley, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Scotts Valley on the city page.
Is Scotts Valley Middle a good school?
Scotts Valley Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Scotts Valley Unified?
Besides Scotts Valley Middle, Scotts Valley Unified also operates Scotts Valley High (611 students), Vine Hill Elementary (549 students), and Brook Knoll Elementary (498 students). See the Scotts Valley Unified district page for the complete list.
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