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Diamond Valley Elementary

Alpine County Unified · Alpine County · 35 Hawkside Drive, Markleeville, CA 96120-9522

(530) 694-2238

1/10
#5341
Rank 5341 out of 5,722
English Language Arts2/10 · #4596 · 20th percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #5568 · 3rd percentile
Science1/10 · #5593 · 0th percentile

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School Overview

Diamond Valley Elementary sits in Markleeville, one of California's most remote and rural communities tucked into the Sierra Nevada near the Nevada border — a place where the population hovers around a few hundred and the nearest big-box store is a long drive away. The school serves a very small, tight-knit student body, and families here tend to be deeply rooted in the land and the quiet rhythms of mountain life rather than drawn by academic rankings. That said, the academic scores are well below state averages, particularly in math and science, so families prioritizing strong measured outcomes may want to factor that into their decision alongside the undeniable appeal of raising kids in such a strikingly beautiful, close-to-nature setting.

Student Demographics

30 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

American Indian
20 (67%)
White
8 (27%)
Hispanic
2 (7%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged23 (77%)
Students with Disabilities8 (27%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

51
Enrollment
5
Teachers (FTE)
10.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
0
Administrators (FTE)
5.3
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs1/10 · #5765 · 4th percentile

1 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.