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Scott Valley Junior High

Q: Is Scott Valley Junior High a good school?

Scott Valley Junior High ranks 1357 th of 2761 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

1357^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,761 California Middle Schools

Better than 51% of California middle schools

Summary

Scott Valley Junior High is a small, rural public middle school serving 153 students in grades 6-8 within the Scott Valley Unified school district in Fort Jones, CA.

For parents considering their options, Scott Valley Junior High is a solid academic choice in the region, currently rated 3 stars and performing better than the nearby Jackson Street Elementary in all core subjects, especially science where it exceeds state averages. The school has shown recent improvement in its statewide ranking and has a lower chronic absenteeism rate than its comparison school. It's important to note that while the school's per-student spending has increased significantly in recent years, academic results have fluctuated, and it operates with a higher student-to-teacher ratio than some neighboring schools yet achieves stronger outcomes.

Key areas for parents to be aware of include a consistent gap in performance between female and male students, with girls outperforming boys. Academic results also vary considerably by grade level, with 7th-grade math scores being a particular concern. The school's effectiveness with different student groups has shown volatility from year to year. Despite these challenges, the school's science program is a notable strength, and its performance within its district context is relatively strong.

153

Students ?

20.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$22,258

Per pupil spending ?

66%

Free/discounted lunch ?

237 Butte St.
Fort Jones, CA 96032-0607

(530) 468-5565

District: Scott Valley Unified

Students who attend Scott Valley Junior High usually attend:

High:

Etna Union High

Feeder schools for Scott Valley Junior High:

Elementary:	Etna Elementary
	Fort Jones Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.9%

Two or more races:

20.9%

Hispanic:

11.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 65th percentile in 2015 → 51st in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the California median (51st percentile)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the California average (35% vs 41% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 14 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school35%

District avg44%

California avg41%

1,357^th of 2,761

California public middle schools ?

Top 49%▼ down 14 pts since 2015

From top 35% (2015) to top 49% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

413^th of 1,543Scott Valley Unified among California districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	44.2	1357 of 2761	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	41.5	1413 of 2783	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	52.5	1091 of 2781	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	57.4	960 of 2740	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	61.3	302 of 894	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	54.9	1028 of 2715	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	47.7	1146 of 2480	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	54.2	999 of 2508	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	60.9	849 of 2497	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2015	59.8	863 of 2477	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2013	78.6	357 of 2379	85.0%	★★★★☆
2012	69.0	598 of 2259	73.5%	★★★★☆
2011	75.4	404 of 2236	81.9%	★★★★☆
2010	78.2	351 of 2179	83.9%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	47.8	1170 of 2533	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	48.2	1114 of 2551	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	63.2	750 of 2531	70.4%	★★★★☆
2022	61.7	782 of 2509	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	62.0	237 of 738	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	52.8	990 of 2380	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	40.4	1285 of 2262	43.2%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2022	64.3	624 of 2359	73.5%	★★★★☆
2019	25.0	1707 of 2213	22.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	31.3	1707 of 2542	32.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	39.1	1412 of 2579	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	53.3	917 of 2531	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	56.2	834 of 2458	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	62.1	204 of 721	71.7%	★★★★☆
2019	64.8	610 of 2369	74.3%	★★★★☆
2018	53.4	878 of 2230	60.6%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	37.6	1450 of 2534	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	32.7	1578 of 2552	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	43.6	1242 of 2538	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	54.4	947 of 2527	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	62.1	257 of 763	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	54.2	934 of 2407	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	53.8	902 of 2273	60.3%	★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	15.4	619 of 726	14.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	35.4	442 of 677	34.7%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	36.3	977 of 1520	35.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	27.5	1108 of 1537	27.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	38.5	941 of 1543	39.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	52.1	730 of 1555	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	45.2	862 of 1602	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	40.0	918 of 1496	38.6%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2022)74th percentile+9 vs school

Female (2025)54th percentile+3 vs school

Male (2025)43rd percentile-8 vs school

White (2025)36th percentile-15 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)33rd percentile-18 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)15th percentile-36 vs school

By subject vs California (2024-2025) ?

Science41%+8 vs state

English Language Arts/Literacy40%-9 vs state

Mathematics28%-9 vs state

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by a parent
Tuesday, October 31, 2017

Inexperienced staff, noncompliant rude inconsiderate chronied up, non credentialed teachers who are only there for a paycheck. Just ask anyone who lives in the area and they will all tell you how horrible it is. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CAST Science (2025)			Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)						Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Scott Valley Junior High	Public	6-8	237 Butte St.	Fort Jones	96032	Siskiyou County	Scott Valley Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 468-5565	153	7	20.7	66.0%	87 (56.9%)	2 (1.3%)	18 (11.8%)	2 (1.3%)	11 (7.2%)	1 (0.7%)	32 (20.9%)	44.2	1357^th of 2761 public middle schools	50.9%		41.5	1413^th of 2783 public middle schools	49.2%	56		40.9	40.9			35.1	39.6	44.2	39.9			35.1	17.0	36.4	28.4	$22,258	$21,116	$1,142
Yreka Community Day	Public	4-8	309 Jackson St.	Yreka	96097	Siskiyou County	Yreka Union Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 842-3561	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Jackson Street Elementary	Public	4-8	405 Jackson St.	Yreka	96097	Siskiyou County	Yreka Union Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 842-3561	438	29	14.8	72.6%	217 (49.5%)	5 (1.1%)	103 (23.5%)	16 (3.7%)	31 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (14.6%)	22.4	2137^th of 2761 public middle schools	22.6%		18.4	2320^th of 2783 public middle schools	16.6%	183	27.1	17.7	22.4	25.3	34.4	34.6	23.4	21.9	27.9	22.9	22.9	18.8	19.5	21.9	21.3	$25,084	$23,770	$1,314

Frequently Asked Questions about Scott Valley Junior High

Is Scott Valley Junior High a good school?

Scott Valley Junior High ranks 1357^th of 2761 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Scott Valley Junior High in?

Scott Valley Unified

What is the racial makeup of Scott Valley Junior High?

Students at Scott Valley Junior High are 57% White, 21% Two or more races, 12% Hispanic, 7% American Indian, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Scott Valley Junior High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 153 students attended Scott Valley Junior High.

What high school do graduates of Scott Valley Junior High attend?

Students who attend Scott Valley Junior High usually go on to attend Etna Union High

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