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Sonoma Valley Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,331 students in Sonoma Valley Unified School District.
Public Schools in Sonoma Valley Unified School District have a diversity score of 0.48, which is less than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
9 Schools
10,378 Schools
# Students
3,331 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
178 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#950 out of 1200 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
49%
Graduation Rate
88%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.63
# American Indian Students
12 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
60 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
2,184 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
66%
56%
# Black Students
16 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
1,000 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
30%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
54 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
261
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
231
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
205
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
206
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
215
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
224
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
240
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
264
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
267
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
282
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
307
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
325
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
304
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,513 is higher than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,041 is higher than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 46% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$82 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$107 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,513
$19,801
Spending / Student
$32,041
$18,236
Best Sonoma Valley Unified School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prestwood Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
343 E. Macarthur St.
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6030
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6030
Grades: K-5
| 299 students
Rank: #22.
Sonoma Valley High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 58% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20000 Brd.way
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 933-4010
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 933-4010
Grades: 9-12
| 1,162 students
Rank: #33.
Adele Harrison Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 51% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1150 Brd.way
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6080
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6080
Grades: 6-8
| 356 students
Rank: #44.
Flowery Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17600 Sonoma Hwy.
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6060
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6060
Grades: K-5
| 357 students
Rank: #55.
Altimira Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
17805 Arnold Dr.
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6020
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6020
Grades: 6-8
| 415 students
Rank: #66.
Dunbar Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11700 Dunbar Rd.
Glen Ellen, CA 95442
(707) 935-6070
Glen Ellen, CA 95442
(707) 935-6070
Grades: K-5
| 150 students
Rank: #77.
Sassarini Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
652 Fifth St. W.
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6040
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6040
Grades: K-5
| 257 students
Rank: #88.
Creekside High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
950 Brd.way
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 933-4046
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 933-4046
Grades: 9-12
| 56 students
Rank: #99.
El Verano Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
18606 Riverside Dr.
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6050
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6050
Grades: K-5
| 279 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sonoma Valley Unified School District?
Sonoma Valley Unified School District manages 9 public schools serving 3,331 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Sonoma Valley Unified School District?
66% of Sonoma Valley Unified School District students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sonoma Valley Unified School District?
Sonoma Valley Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Sonoma Valley Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,041 is higher than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 46% over four school years.
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