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Happy Valley Elementary

Happy Valley Union Elementary · Shasta County · 17480 Palm Avenue, Anderson, CA 96007-8241

(530) 357-2111 · www.hvusd.net

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6/10
#652
Rank 652 out of 1,315
Top 50%
English Language Arts5/10 · #754 · 43rd percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #519 · 61st percentile
Science5/10 · #764 · 42nd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Sitting in the small, tight-knit community of Anderson in Shasta County, Happy Valley Elementary serves grades 4 through 8 and lands right in the middle of the pack statewide — a solid, no-frills school where math is a relative strength. Anderson is a working-class town along the Sacramento River with a strong sense of community pride, and families here tend to value consistency and local roots over flashy programs. It's a good fit for families who want a straightforward, community-connected school experience in a quiet Northern California setting.

Student Demographics

223 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
116 (52%)
Hispanic
40 (18%)
Asian
32 (14%)
American Indian
7 (3%)
Multiple Races
6 (3%)
African American
5 (2%)
Other
17 (8%)

Key Indicators

English Learners24 (11%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged171 (77%)
Students with Disabilities30 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

242
Enrollment
11
Teachers (FTE)
22:1
Student-Staff Ratio
0.5
Administrators (FTE)
18.1
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 · #1344 · 2nd percentile

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