Top Rankings
Mountain Valley Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 340 students in Mountain Valley Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
51±¬ÁÏs in Mountain Valley Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
340 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mountain Valley Unified School District, which is ranked #261 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#266 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.63
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
25%
12%
% Hispanic
7%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
57%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,118 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,532 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,118
$19,974
Spending / Student
$33,532
$18,396
Best Mountain Valley Unified School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hayfork High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
231 Oak St.
Hayfork, CA 96041
(530) 628-5261
Hayfork, CA 96041
(530) 628-5261
Grades: 9-12
| 95 students
Rank: #22.
Hayfork Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6930 State Highway 3
Hayfork, CA 96041
(530) 628-5294
Hayfork, CA 96041
(530) 628-5294
Grades: K-8
| 239 students
Rank: n/an/a
Valley High School
Alternative School
6930 State Hwy. 3
Hayfork, CA 96041
(530) 628-5294
Hayfork, CA 96041
(530) 628-5294
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mountain Valley Unified School District?
Mountain Valley Unified School District manages 3 public schools serving 340 students.
What is the rank of Mountain Valley Unified School District?
Mountain Valley Unified School District is ranked #261 out of 1,925 school districts in California (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mountain Valley Unified School District?
57% of Mountain Valley Unified School District students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mountain Valley Unified School District?
Mountain Valley Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Mountain Valley Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $33,532 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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