Hidden Valley Elementary

Summary:

Hidden Valley Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school located in San Anselmo, California, serving 279 students in grades K-5 and part of the Ross Valley Elementary School District.

Hidden Valley Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in California, with 84.33% of its students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and 83.7% proficient or better in Mathematics, significantly outperforming the state averages. The school's academic excellence is further highlighted by its low percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (7.53%) and its high percentage of White students (ranking 69th out of 2,647 California elementary schools for this demographic). However, the school has experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 1.5% in 2020-2021 to 17.0% in 2022-2023, which the school and district should address.

Compared to nearby schools, Hidden Valley Elementary stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently outperforming the other schools in the Ross Valley Elementary School District in both academic achievement and student demographics. When compared to schools outside the district, Hidden Valley Elementary continues to excel, maintaining its position as a top-performing elementary school in the region.

Detail:

Public K-5

46 Green Valley Ct.
San Anselmo, CA 94960-1112

(415) 454-7683

District: Ross Valley Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
133^rd of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,356

Students who attend Hidden Valley Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	White Hill Middle
High:	Archie Williams High

Student/teacher ratio: 21.7

Number of students: 283

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.6%

Two or more races:

17.0%

Hispanic:

12.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 9.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hidden Valley Elementary ranks better than 97.7% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Ross Valley Elementary School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.37. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Hidden Valley Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (69.6%), two or more races (17%), Hispanic (12%). (See more...)

Compare Details 9.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Ross Valley Elementary School District. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hidden Valley Elementary is 21.7, which is the 2^nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Ross Valley Elementary School District. (See more...)

Compare Hidden Valley Elementary employs 13 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hidden Valley Elementary is $12,356. 2 elementary schools in the Ross Valley Elementary School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hidden Valley Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Hidden Valley Elementary 133^rd of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Hidden Valley Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Ross Valley Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Ross Valley Elementary 80^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hidden Valley Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Hidden Valley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2013	92.20	313^th	5530	94.3%
2015	92.03	509^th	5611	90.9%
2016	89.45	649^th	5614	88.4%
2017	90.71	596^th	5692	89.5%
2018	88.88	692^nd	5662	87.8%
2019	92.59	475^th	5789	91.8%
2021	95.93	73^rd	1417	94.8%
2022	94.78	384^th	5883	93.5%
2023	94.34	402^nd	5874	93.2%
2024	97.37	133^rd	5862	97.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hidden Valley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	98.59	77^th	5511	98.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Hidden Valley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	86.33	752^nd	5413	86.1%
2019	91.61	460^th	5492	91.6%
2021	95.35	59^th	1267	95.3%
2022	95.43	267^th	5635	95.3%
2023	95.05	275^th	5617	95.1%
2024	97.33	91^st	5605	98.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Hidden Valley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	87.86	693^rd	5431	87.2%
2019	91.26	496^th	5510	91.0%
2021	93.59	92^nd	1272	92.8%
2022	88.91	691^st	5663	87.8%
2023	90.42	589^th	5650	89.6%
2024	94.88	291^st	5636	94.8%

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Rank History for White students at Hidden Valley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	71.84	758^th	2737	72.3%
2019	79.25	488^th	2834	82.8%
2022	86.75	209^th	2726	92.3%
2023	85.47	236^th	2662	91.1%
2024	90.95	69^th	2647	97.4%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hidden Valley Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2012	372	4	18	20	0	0	20	0	434
2013	346	3	13	22	0	0	29	0	413
2014	304	2	11	28	0	0	31	0	376
2015	294	1	11	29	0	1	31	0	367
2016	286	2	8	37	2	1	29	0	365
2017	262	6	7	37	1	1	20	0	334
2018	247	6	9	29	1	1	27	0	320
2019	257	4	6	34	1	1	28	0	331
2020	243	3	6	26	1	0	42	0	321
2021	185	2	4	25	1	0	37	1	255
2022	176	2	3	22	0	0	37	1	241
2023	194	0	5	32	0	0	47	1	279
2024	197	0	3	34	0	0	48	1	283

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hidden Valley Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	434	19.3	22.4	99.3
2013	413	19.3	21.3	6.3
2014	376	17.0	22.1	6.1
2015	367	17.0	21.5	9.5
2016	365	17.0	21.4	8.2
2017	334	16.0	20.8	8.1
2018	320	14.0	22.8	10
2019	331	14.0	23.6	5.7
2020	321	n/a	n/a	8.1
2021	255	12.0	21.2	7.8
2022	241	11.0	21.9	6.6
2023	279	12.4	22.5	7.5
2024	283	13.0	21.7	9.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hidden Valley Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	434	19.3	22.4	99.3
2013	413	19.3	21.3	6.3
2014	376	17.0	22.1	6.1
2015	367	17.0	21.5	9.5
2016	365	17.0	21.4	8.2
2017	334	16.0	20.8	8.1
2018	320	14.0	22.8	10
2019	331	14.0	23.6	5.7
2020	321	n/a	n/a	8.1
2021	255	12.0	21.2	7.8
2022	241	11.0	21.9	6.6
2023	279	12.4	22.5	7.5
2024	283	13.0	21.7	9.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

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Year	Completely Immunized	Religious Exemption	Medical Exemption	Conditional	Polio	Hepatitis B	Varicella	DTP	MMR
2013	90.0%	7.0%	0.0%	2.0%	93.0%	90.0%	93.0%	93.0%	93.0%
2014	89.0%	11.0%	0.0%	0.0%	89.0%	89.0%	89.0%	89.0%	89.0%
2015	93.0%	7.0%	0.0%	0.0%	93.0%	93.0%	93.0%	93.0%	93.0%
2016	98.0%	2.0%	0.0%	0.0%	98.0%	98.0%	98.0%	98.0%	98.0%
2017	94.0%	0.0%	2.0%	4.0%	≥95.0%	94.0%	≥95.0%	≥95.0%	≥95.0%
2018	≥95.0%	≤5.0%	≤5.0%	≤5.0%	≥95.0%	≥95.0%	≥95.0%	≥95.0%	≥95.0%
2019	≥95.0%		≤5.0%	≤5.0%	≥95.0%	≥95.0%	≥95.0%	≥95.0%	≥95.0%
2020	93.9%		3.0%	3.0%	95.5%	97.0%	97.0%	97.0%	95.5%

Data source: California Department of Public Health

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hidden Valley Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$12,356

Data source: California Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hidden Valley Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 475^th of 5789 Elementary schools	Ranks 402^nd of 5874 Elementary schools	1.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Hidden Valley Elementary)	71	71.7	0.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Ross Valley Elementary)	74.6	73.1	1.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	48.5	43	5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hidden Valley Elementary)	79	75.6	3.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ross Valley Elementary)	77.5	77.6	0.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (California)	50.2	45.1	5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Hidden Valley Elementary)	84.3	62.8	21.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Ross Valley Elementary)	80.4	71	9.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	49.5	43.7	5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hidden Valley Elementary)	90	81.3	8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ross Valley Elementary)	80.8	73.3	7.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (California)	44.9	40.8	4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Hidden Valley Elementary)	71.7	89.6	17.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Ross Valley Elementary)	79.2	78.8	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	51.7	46.7	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hidden Valley Elementary)	69.8	83.3	13.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ross Valley Elementary)	64.3	62.8	1.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (California)	38	33.4	4.6%
5th Grade Science (Hidden Valley Elementary)	56.6	75	18.4%
5th Grade Science (Ross Valley Elementary)	57.7	62.1	4.4%
5th Grade Science (California)	31.7	31.9	0.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	331	279	15.7%
African American	4	0	100%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	6	5	16.7%
Hispanic	34	32	5.9%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	257	194	24.5%
Two or More Races	28	47	67.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	5.7%	7.5%	1.8%

Schools Near Hidden Valley Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)			Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)							Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)							% Completely Immunized (2022)	% Polio (2022)	% Hepatitis B (2022)	% Varicella (2022)	% DTP (2022)	% MMR (2022)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% DTP KG	% MMR KG	Total
Hidden Valley Elementary	Public	K-5	46 Green Valley Ct.	San Anselmo	94960	Marin County	Ross Valley Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(415) 454-7683	283	13	21.7	9.5%	197 (69.6%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (12.0%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (17.0%)	97.4	133^rd of 5862 public elementary schools	97.7%		94.3	402^nd of 5874 public elementary schools	93.2%	269	66.7		66.7	86.5	84.8	82.4				84.3	83.8	85.1	82.4				83.7							$12,356
Brookside Elementary	Public	K-5	116 Butterfield Rd.	San Anselmo	94960	Marin County	Ross Valley Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(415) 453-2948	293	14	20.9	10.2%	222 (75.8%)	2 (0.7%)	39 (13.3%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (8.5%)	91.1	628^th of 5862 public elementary schools	89.3%		91.3	622^nd of 5874 public elementary schools	89.4%	6	54.9		54.9	73.8	80.0	68.6				74.3	71.4	74.6	60.8				68.9							$12,540
Vallecito Elementary	Public	K-5	50 Nova Albion Way	San Rafael	94903	Marin County	Miller Creek Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(415) 492-3750	412	18	22.8	19.2%	220 (53.4%)	4 (1.0%)	110 (26.7%)	19 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (14.3%)	86.4	889^th of 5862 public elementary schools	84.8%		90.5	677^th of 5874 public elementary schools	88.5%	212	55.4		55.4	61.5	66.7	64.6				64.4	67.7	68.8	57.6				64.9							$8,813
Manor Elementary	Public	K-5	150 Oak Manor Dr.	Fairfax	94930	Marin County	Ross Valley Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(415) 453-1544	230	10	22.7	15.2%	156 (67.8%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (13.9%)	12 (5.2%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (11.7%)	88.1	808^th of 5862 public elementary schools	86.2%		74.7	1388^th of 5874 public elementary schools	76.4%	580	63.9		63.9	51.7	77.8	77.8				70.3	62.1	63.9	66.7				64.4	94.1	96.1	94.1				$14,424
Ross Valley Charter	Public, Charter	K-5	102 Marinda Dr.	Fairfax	94930	Marin County	Ross Valley Charter District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(415) 534-6970	191	9	21.2	29.8%	112 (58.6%)	4 (2.1%)	45 (23.6%)	5 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (12.0%)	87.5	838^th of 5862 public elementary schools	85.7%		82.9	1061^st of 5874 public elementary schools	81.9%	223	59.1		59.1	67.6	76.0	77.3				72.6	56.8	64.0	68.2				61.9	91.2	91.2		94.1	94.1	94.1
Lucas Valley Elementary	Public	K-5	1175 Idylberry Dr.	San Rafael	94903	Marin County	Miller Creek Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(415) 492-3730	364	15	24.2	6.6%	261 (71.7%)	3 (0.8%)	28 (7.7%)	36 (9.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (9.9%)	90.7	650^th of 5862 public elementary schools	88.9%		93.3	482^nd of 5874 public elementary schools	91.8%	168	60.5		60.5	71.2	68.8	64.5				67.9	77.3	72.3	67.1				72.0							$9,177
Sun Valley Elementary	Public	K-5	75 Happy Ln.	San Rafael	94901	Marin County	San Rafael City Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(415) 485-2440	509	22	23.1	31.0%	284 (55.8%)	4 (0.8%)	137 (26.9%)	24 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	58 (11.4%)	92.1	563^rd of 5862 public elementary schools	90.4%		93	504^th of 5874 public elementary schools	91.4%	59	68.0		68.0	72.1	65.4	74.7				70.7	76.1	69.1	67.1				71.0							$7,142
Wade Thomas Elementary	Public	K-5	150 Ross Ave.	San Anselmo	94960	Marin County	Ross Valley Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(415) 454-4603	293	13	23.0	9.6%	212 (72.4%)	1 (0.3%)	31 (10.6%)	15 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (10.9%)	93.9	438^th of 5862 public elementary schools	92.5%		96.9	197^th of 5874 public elementary schools	96.6%	241	51.0		51.0	79.1	77.8	79.6				78.8	81.4	77.8	73.5				77.4	95.1		95.1				$11,084
Venetia Valley K-8	Public	K-8	177 North San Pedro Rd.	San Rafael	94903	Marin County	San Rafael City Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(415) 492-3150	771	38	20.2	89.8%	54 (7.0%)	4 (0.5%)	670 (86.9%)	19 (2.5%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	20 (2.6%)	19.9	4867^th of 5862 public elementary schools	17.0%		20.1	4836^th of 5874 public elementary schools	17.7%	31	18.2	18.9	18.5	14.3	19.5	26.0	11.9	16.9	26.0	18.9	21.1	29.9	29.5	15.5	5.1	26.7	21.1	96.8						$8,795
Mary E. Silveira Elementary	Public	K-5	375 Blackstone Dr.	San Rafael	94903	Marin County	Miller Creek Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(415) 492-3741	437	18	24.2	30.7%	202 (46.2%)	7 (1.6%)	151 (34.6%)	27 (6.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	48 (11.0%)	70.5	1569^th of 5862 public elementary schools	73.2%		77.4	1258^th of 5874 public elementary schools	78.6%	311	50.0		50.0	37.5	56.1	67.7				53.9	48.5	56.1	48.5				51.0							$9,704

Frequently Asked Questions about Hidden Valley Elementary

Is Hidden Valley Elementary a good school?

Yes! Hidden Valley Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 133^rd of 5862 California elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Hidden Valley Elementary attend?

Students who attend Hidden Valley Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : White Hill Middle
High : Archie Williams High

What is the racial makeup of Hidden Valley Elementary?

Students at Hidden Valley Elementary are 70% White, 17% Two or more races, 12% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Hidden Valley Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 283 students attended Hidden Valley Elementary.

What district is Hidden Valley Elementary in?

Ross Valley Elementary

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