Pleasant Valley Middle

Summary:

Pleasant Valley Middle is a public middle school located in Placerville, California, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 155 students. The school is part of the Gold Oak Union Elementary District, which is ranked 1031 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pleasant Valley Middle faces several challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates, low academic performance, and equity concerns. The school's chronic absenteeism rates have risen significantly, from 19.9% in 2017-2018 to 43.6% in 2021-2022, which is notably higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools like Camerado Springs Middle (14.6%) and Miller's Hill (9.1%). Academically, Pleasant Valley Middle's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are around 25-28%, compared to the state averages of 45-47%, indicating a significant performance gap.

The school also has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 39.35% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools like Miller's Hill (11.46%) and Camerado Springs Middle (22.96%). Additionally, the school's performance varies significantly across different student groups, with White students and low-income students ranking in the bottom 10-20% of California middle schools, suggesting the need for more equitable practices and targeted support.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 4120 Pleasant Valley Rd.
       Placerville, CA  95667-7834


(530) 644-9620

District: Gold Oak Union Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
1893rd of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,176 Help


Students who attend Pleasant Valley Middle usually attend:

High:    Union Mine High

Feeder schools for Pleasant Valley Middle:

Elementary:    Gold Oak Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  19.3 Help
Number of students:  155

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.3%
Hispanic:
16.1%
Two or more races:
8.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.4% Help


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Compare Details Pleasant Valley Middle ranks worse than 68.2% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.16. (See more...)
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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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.3%), Hispanic (16.1%), two or more races (8.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 39.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pleasant Valley Middle is 19.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pleasant Valley Middle is $10,176.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pleasant Valley Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Pleasant Valley Middle 1893rd of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Pleasant Valley Middle in the ranking list.)

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Gold Oak Union Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Gold Oak Union Elementary 1031st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pleasant Valley Middle

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Rank History for all students at Pleasant Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 83.84 222nd 1769 87.5%
2005 79.24 300th 1777 83.1%
2006 82.07 254th 1804 85.9%
2007 76.20 371st 1999 81.4%
2008 71.30 463rd 2005 76.9%
2009 71.36 482nd 2063 76.6%
2010 69.73 554th 2179 74.6%
2011 69.92 548th 2236 75.5%
2012 65.17 700th 2259 69.0%
2013 56.73 975th 2379 59.0%
2015 68.06 683rd 2477 72.4%
2016 67.50 703rd 2497 71.8%
2017 58.36 910th 2508 63.7%
2018 56.50 933rd 2480 62.4%
2019 55.98 996th 2715 63.3%
2021 33.30 577th 894 35.5%
2022 51.66 1125th 2740 58.9%
2023 34.66 1643rd 2802 41.4%
2024 28.16 1893rd 2777 31.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pleasant Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.58 1006th 2230 54.9%
2019 42.95 1242nd 2369 47.6%
2021 41.56 397th 721 44.9%
2022 51.03 989th 2458 59.8%
2023 36.26 1493rd 2549 41.4%
2024 25.20 1974th 2575 23.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Pleasant Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.94 665th 2262 70.6%
2019 53.13 974th 2380 59.1%
2021 39.35 417th 738 43.5%
2022 51.53 1032nd 2509 58.9%
2023 39.93 1339th 2547 47.4%
2024 29.35 1702nd 2546 33.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Pleasant Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.55 999th 2273 56.0%
2019 57.31 868th 2407 63.9%
2021 27.90 534th 763 30.0%
2022 50.64 1039th 2527 58.9%
2023 29.54 1681st 2558 34.3%
2024 27.69 1762nd 2547 30.8%
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Rank History for White students at Pleasant Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.97 997th 1496 33.4%
2019 35.69 1042nd 1602 35.0%
2022 29.64 1107th 1555 28.8%
2023 20.21 1245th 1552 19.8%
2024 14.94 1336th 1535 13.0%
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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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Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Pleasant Valley Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 318 0 0 2 7 n/a n/a 0 327
1993 355 1 1 3 10 n/a n/a 0 370
1994 370 0 2 5 8 n/a n/a 0 385
1995 346 0 7 11 8 n/a n/a 0 372
1996 346 0 7 11 8 n/a n/a 0 372
1997 345 0 7 11 10 n/a n/a 0 373
1998 334 2 5 12 10 n/a n/a 0 363
1999 320 3 3 11 6 n/a n/a 9 352
2000 306 3 2 6 6 n/a n/a 4 327
2001 311 1 7 5 6 n/a n/a 0 330
2002 295 2 2 10 5 n/a n/a 0 314
2003 295 2 2 10 5 n/a n/a 0 314
2004 291 6 0 11 4 n/a n/a 0 312
2005 244 3 1 4 5 n/a n/a 1 258
2006 233 3 1 7 4 n/a n/a 6 254
2007 183 3 1 11 2 n/a n/a 5 205
2008 186 5 3 11 4 n/a n/a 0 209
2009 148 9 1 10 4 5 0 0 177
2010 133 6 1 13 6 5 0 0 164
2011 122 7 1 12 2 2 0 0 146
2012 94 6 0 9 1 1 0 0 111
2013 124 5 0 6 1 0 0 0 136
2014 140 1 0 14 1 0 0 0 156
2015 134 1 0 14 2 1 0 0 152
2016 140 1 0 15 0 1 2 0 159
2017 135 1 0 13 0 1 1 0 151
2018 135 2 2 16 2 0 1 0 158
2019 126 3 3 23 3 0 0 0 158
2020 119 1 4 22 3 0 2 0 151
2021 125 1 1 14 2 1 5 0 149
2022 118 2 1 13 0 2 13 0 149
2023 112 1 0 25 2 2 13 0 155

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 Pleasant Valley Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 327 n/a n/a 15.3
1993 370 15.0 24.7 11.4
1994 385 16.0 24.1 19.5
1995 372 16.0 23.3 25.8
1996 372 16.0 23.3 25.8
1997 373 16.0 23.3 21.7
1998 363 16.0 22.7 22.3
1999 352 17.0 20.7 18.1
2000 327 15.6 21.0 16.1
2001 330 15.0 22.0 12.7
2002 314 14.4 21.8 15.9
2003 314 14.4 21.8 15.9
2004 312 14.0 22.3 12.8
2005 258 14.0 18.4 16.3
2006 254 12.0 21.2 21
2007 205 12.0 17.1 20.5
2008 209 11.2 18.7 19.6
2009 177 8.0 19.7 23.2
2010 164 7.0 23.4 26.8
2011 146 n/a n/a 39
2012 111 7.0 15.8 n/a
2013 136 6.4 21.2 35.3
2014 156 7.4 21.0 37.2
2015 152 8.0 19.0 38.8
2016 159 6.0 26.5 31.4
2017 151 7.0 21.5 37.1
2018 158 8.0 19.7 44.3
2019 158 8.0 19.7 42.4
2020 151 n/a n/a 46.4
2021 149 8.5 17.5 29.5
2022 149 8.0 18.6 37.6
2023 155 8.0 19.3 39.4

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 Pleasant Valley Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 327 n/a n/a 15.3
1993 370 15.0 24.7 11.4
1994 385 16.0 24.1 19.5
1995 372 16.0 23.3 25.8
1996 372 16.0 23.3 25.8
1997 373 16.0 23.3 21.7
1998 363 16.0 22.7 22.3
1999 352 17.0 20.7 18.1
2000 327 15.6 21.0 16.1
2001 330 15.0 22.0 12.7
2002 314 14.4 21.8 15.9
2003 314 14.4 21.8 15.9
2004 312 14.0 22.3 12.8
2005 258 14.0 18.4 16.3
2006 254 12.0 21.2 21
2007 205 12.0 17.1 20.5
2008 209 11.2 18.7 19.6
2009 177 8.0 19.7 23.2
2010 164 7.0 23.4 26.8
2011 146 n/a n/a 39
2012 111 7.0 15.8 n/a
2013 136 6.4 21.2 35.3
2014 156 7.4 21.0 37.2
2015 152 8.0 19.0 38.8
2016 159 6.0 26.5 31.4
2017 151 7.0 21.5 37.1
2018 158 8.0 19.7 44.3
2019 158 8.0 19.7 42.4
2020 151 n/a n/a 46.4
2021 149 8.5 17.5 29.5
2022 149 8.0 18.6 37.6
2023 155 8.0 19.3 39.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pleasant Valley Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $10,176

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pleasant Valley Middle

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 996th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 1643rd of 2802 Middle schools
 22%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Pleasant Valley Middle)47.945.6
 2.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Gold Oak Union Elementary)47.945.6
 2.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pleasant Valley Middle)35.415.8
 19.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Gold Oak Union Elementary)35.415.8
 19.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Pleasant Valley Middle)51.746.5
 5.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Gold Oak Union Elementary)51.746.5
 5.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Pleasant Valley Middle)3025.6
 4.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Gold Oak Union Elementary)3025.6
 4.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Pleasant Valley Middle)53.229.8
 23.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Gold Oak Union Elementary)53.229.8
 23.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Pleasant Valley Middle)44.76.4
 38.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Gold Oak Union Elementary)44.76.4
 38.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Pleasant Valley Middle)40.419.2
 21.3%
   8th Grade Science (Gold Oak Union Elementary)40.419.2
 21.3%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students158155
 1.9%
African American31
 66.7%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic2325
 8.7%
Pacific Islander02
White126112
 11.1%
Two or More Races013
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.4%39.4%
 3.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pleasant Valley Middle

Students at Pleasant Valley Middle are 72% White, 16% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 1% American Indian, 1% Pacific Islander.

In the 2022-23 school year, 155 students attended Pleasant Valley Middle.

Pleasant Valley Middle ranks 1893rd of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Pleasant Valley Middle usually go on to attend Union Mine High


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