- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Scotts Valley Middle shrank from 481 students in 2022-23 to 451 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 22.6 → 23.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 060004306173 · Scotts Valley, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
463 enr · 21:1 · 11.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Scotts Valley High (611 students)
Scotts Valley Middle shrank from 481 students in 2022-23 to 451 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE added 22.6 → 23.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Scotts Valley Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Scotts Valley
Scotts Valley High
611 students
- Vine Hill Elem
Vine Hill Elementary
549 students
- Brook Knoll El
Brook Knoll Elementary
498 students
- This school
Scotts Valley Middle
463 students
What this shows Scotts Valley Middle reports 463 students on the CCD universe file.
How Scotts Valley Middle compares
Scotts Valley Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,354
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Scotts Valley Unified reports $14,354 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~463 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 481 (2022-23) → 451 (2023-24), down 30.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.