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Spencer Valley Elementary

Spencer Valley Elementary · San Diego County · 4414 Highway 78 and 79, Santa Ysabel, CA 92070-0159

(760) 765-0336 · svesd.net

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7/10
#2032
Rank 2032 out of 5,722
Top 35%
English Language Arts8/10 · #1196 · 79th percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #1605 · 72nd percentile
Science2/10 · #4906 · 12th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the rural hills of Santa Ysabel in eastern San Diego County, Spencer Valley Elementary has a genuinely small-town feel — the kind of place where everyone knows your kid's name. It draws strong marks in English and math, making it a solid academic choice for families who've traded suburban sprawl for open land and a slower pace of life. If you're raising kids near the Volcan Mountain area or along Highway 78, this little K-8 school offers a tight-knit community that's hard to replicate in a larger district.

Student Demographics

22 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
10 (45%)
Hispanic
9 (41%)
Multiple Races
2 (9%)
American Indian
1 (5%)

Key Indicators

English Learners5 (23%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged14 (64%)
Students with Disabilities7 (32%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

41
Enrollment
4
Teachers (FTE)
10.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
4
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 · #5488 · 9th percentile

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