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Alta Sierra Elementary School vs. Margaret G. Scotten Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Alta Sierra Elementary School
16607 Annie Dr.
Grass Valley, CA 95949
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Margaret G. Scotten Elementary School
10821 Squirrel Creek Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Alta Sierra Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 331 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Alta Sierra Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 346 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Margaret G. Scotten 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 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-4
Total Students
331 students
346 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Alta Sierra Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Margaret G. Scotten Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Alta Sierra Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Margaret G. Scotten Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
18 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Alta Sierra Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Margaret G. Scotten Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Alta Sierra Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Margaret G. Scotten Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Grass Valley Elementary School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2231 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
#6316 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Alta Sierra Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Margaret G. Scotten Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 20% in CA)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alta Sierra Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Margaret G. Scotten Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Grass Valley Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alta Sierra Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Margaret G. Scotten Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Grass Valley Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alta Sierra Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Alta Sierra Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Margaret G. Scotten Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
68
60
Grade 1 Students
53
71
Grade 2 Students
52
83
Grade 3 Students
64
58
Grade 4 Students
52
74
Grade 5 Students
42
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Alta Sierra Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Margaret G. Scotten Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Grass Valley Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Alta Sierra Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Margaret G. Scotten Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Grass Valley Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Alta Sierra Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Margaret G. Scotten Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Grass Valley Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Alta Sierra Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Margaret G. Scotten Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Grass Valley Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
74%
71%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Alta Sierra Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Margaret G. Scotten Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Grass Valley Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
11%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Alta Sierra Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Margaret G. Scotten Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Grass Valley Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.42
0.47
This chart showcases the diversity score of Alta Sierra Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Margaret G. Scotten Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Grass Valley Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
69%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Alta Sierra Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Margaret G. Scotten Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Grass Valley Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Alta Sierra Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Margaret G. Scotten Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Grass Valley Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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