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Scotts Valley Middle

Scotts Valley Unified · Santa Cruz County · 8 Bean Creek Road, Scotts Valley, CA 95066-4109

(831) 438-0610 · www.svms.scottsvalleyusd.org

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9/10
#205
Rank 205 out of 1,315
Top 16%
English Language Arts9/10 · #237 · 82nd percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #207 · 84th percentile
Science9/10 · #134 · 90th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the redwood-lined hills between Silicon Valley and Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley Middle draws from a tight-knit community where outdoor culture and high expectations tend to go hand in hand. The school posts particularly strong numbers in science, which fits right in with a town full of tech-minded families who've traded the valley commute for a quieter, nature-surrounded lifestyle. If you're raising kids who thrive in a smaller-town setting without sacrificing academic rigor, Scotts Valley is the kind of place that quietly delivers on both fronts.

Student Demographics

445 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
293 (66%)
Hispanic
79 (18%)
Multiple Races
37 (8%)
Asian
31 (7%)
Other
5 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners33 (7%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged64 (14%)
Students with Disabilities50 (11%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

463
Enrollment
23.6
Teachers (FTE)
19.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
20
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 Programs6/10 · #648 · 53rd percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found