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JCS - Pine Valley

Summary:

JCS - Pine Valley is an alternative public charter school located in Pine Valley, California, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 143 students. The school is part of the JCS - Pine Valley District.

JCS - Pine Valley stands out for its exceptional 100% four-year graduation rate and 0% dropout rate in 2022-2023, significantly outperforming the nearby Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy which had a 63.9% graduation rate and 30.6% dropout rate. However, the school faces challenges in student test performance, with proficiency rates ranging from 0% to 42.86% in ELA and 0% to 42.11% in Math, compared to the state averages of 42.8% to 47.37% in ELA and 31.57% to 45.64% in Math. JCS - Pine Valley also has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 6.3% in 2022-2023, higher than the 0% rate at Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy.

Compared to the nearby Julian Charter, JCS - Pine Valley generally performs better on test scores, particularly in ELA and science. However, Julian Charter has a higher graduation rate, suggesting it may be more effective at supporting students to complete their high school education. JCS - Pine Valley's smaller class sizes and more economically disadvantaged student population, with 56.64% of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch, are important factors to consider in evaluating its performance.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

 28876 Old Highway 80
       Pine Valley, CA  91962

(619) 473-1300

District: JCS - Pine Valley District

SchoolDigger Rank:
4005th of 5,862 California Alternative Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  143

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.6%
Hispanic:
21.0%
Two or more races:
6.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.6% Help


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Compare Details JCS - Pine Valley ranks worse than 68.3% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.03. (See more...)
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Compare Details JCS - Pine Valley ranks better than 54.9% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.73. (See more...)
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Compare Details JCS - Pine Valley ranks worse than 52.8% of high schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.52. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at JCS - Pine Valley who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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.
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JCS - Pine Valley:

SchoolDigger ranks JCS - Pine Valley 4005th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See JCS - Pine Valley in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks JCS - Pine Valley 1253rd of 2777 California public middle schools. (See JCS - Pine Valley in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks JCS - Pine Valley 1227th of 2323 California public high schools. (See JCS - Pine Valley in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for JCS - Pine Valley

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Rank History for all elementary school students at JCS - Pine Valley

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 54.25 591st 1417 58.3%
2022 56.50 2212th 5883 62.4%
2023 37.56 3309th 5874 43.7%
2024 29.03 4005th 5862 31.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at JCS - Pine Valley

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 16.46 5007th 5605 10.7%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at JCS - Pine Valley

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 37.06 1825th 2726 33.1%
2024 9.53 2459th 2647 7.1%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at JCS - Pine Valley

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 37.87 1525th 2715 43.8%
2021 33.25 579th 894 35.2%
2022 41.85 1402nd 2740 48.8%
2023 63.49 806th 2802 71.2%
2024 46.73 1253rd 2777 54.9%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at JCS - Pine Valley

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 35.31 1453rd 2407 39.6%
2024 53.90 945th 2547 62.9%
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Rank History for middle school White students at JCS - Pine Valley

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 15.14 1380th 1602 13.9%
2024 24.15 1179th 1535 23.2%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at JCS - Pine Valley

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 12.31 1121st 1290 13.1%
2023 46.63 953rd 2348 59.4%
2024 36.52 1227th 2323 47.2%
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Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at JCS - Pine Valley

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 17.79 630th 804 21.6%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at JCS - Pine Valley

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.54 367th 1547 76.3%
2024 18.19 1416th 1534 7.7%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at JCS - Pine Valley

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.79 658th 2247 70.7%
2024 39.41 1159th 2235 48.1%
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Rank History for high school Female students at JCS - Pine Valley

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.07 1172nd 2118 44.7%
2024 32.53 1288th 2098 38.6%
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Rank History for high school Male students at JCS - Pine Valley

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.96 811th 2207 63.3%
2024 38.15 1095th 2172 49.6%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at JCS - Pine Valley

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.49 627th 2142 70.7%
2024 46.54 922nd 2125 56.6%
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Rank History for high school White students at JCS - Pine Valley

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.86 1063rd 1434 25.9%
2024 15.45 1133rd 1406 19.4%
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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.

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Enrollment information for JCS - Pine Valley

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 92 0 0 23 1 0 11 0 127
2020 107 1 0 30 1 0 8 1 148
2021 133 1 0 32 1 0 12 0 179
2022 136 0 0 36 1 0 14 1 188
2023 101 0 1 30 1 0 9 1 143

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

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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 JCS - Pine Valley

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 127 17.4 7.2 36.2
2020 148 n/a n/a 41.9
2021 179 8.1 22.0 50.8
2022 188 9.3 20.1 46.8
2023 143 9.0 15.7 56.6

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 JCS - Pine Valley

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 127 17.4 7.2 36.2
2020 148 n/a n/a 41.9
2021 179 8.1 22.0 50.8
2022 188 9.3 20.1 46.8
2023 143 9.0 15.7 56.6

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.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on JCS - Pine Valley

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1525th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 806th of 2802 Middle schools
 27.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (JCS - Pine Valley)23.169.2
 46.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (JCS - Pine Valley)35.730.8
 4.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (JCS - Pine Valley)46.741.7
 5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (JCS - Pine Valley)26.741.7
 15%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (JCS - Pine Valley)5033.3
 16.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.446.6
 2.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (JCS - Pine Valley)22.725
 2.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.2
 7.4%
8th Grade Science (JCS - Pine Valley)22.725
 2.3%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.829.2
 1.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students127143
 12.6%
African American00
American Indian11
Asian01
Hispanic2330
 30.4%
Pacific Islander00
White92101
 9.8%
Two or More Races119
 18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.2%56.6%
 20.4%

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JCS - Pine Valley ranks 4005th of 5862 California alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at JCS - Pine Valley are 71% White, 21% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 143 students attended JCS - Pine Valley.


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