Potter Valley Junior High

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Potter Valley Junior High ranks 1676 th of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Potter Valley Junior High is a public middle school located in Potter Valley, California, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 49 students. The school is part of the Potter Valley Community Unified School District, which is ranked 914 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Potter Valley Junior High faces significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism, which has risen from 11.4% in 2017-2018 to 19.2% in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the state average of 14.3%. Academically, the school's performance, as measured by the Smarter Balanced Assessments and CAST, is consistently below the state and district averages. In 2023-2024, only 31.71% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to the state average of 47.04%, and in Mathematics, the proficiency rate was just 21.95%, compared to the state average of 35.54%. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 53.06% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year.

While the overall academic performance of Potter Valley Junior High is low, there are some interesting findings when looking at specific student subgroups. For instance, female students at the school have consistently outperformed their male counterparts, ranking in the top 30% of California middle schools for English Language Arts/Literacy in recent years. Comparing Potter Valley Junior High to nearby middle schools, such as Upper Lake Middle, it becomes clear that the school is struggling relative to its peers, with higher academic proficiency rates and lower chronic absenteeism rates in nearby schools. The school's statewide ranking has also steadily declined over the past decade, suggesting that its performance has not kept pace with the state's overall academic progress.

Detail:

Public 7-8

10401 Main St.
Potter Valley, CA 95469-8742

(707) 743-1142

District: Potter Valley Community Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1676^th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Students who attend Potter Valley Junior High usually attend:

High:

Potter Valley High

Feeder schools for Potter Valley Junior High:

Elementary:

Potter Valley Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

Number of students: 43

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.8%

Hispanic:

34.9%

American Indian:

7.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Potter Valley Junior High ranks worse than 60.4% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.7. (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 Racial makeup is: White (55.8%), Hispanic (34.9%), American Indian (7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 55.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Potter Valley Junior High is 16.1. (See more...)

Compare Potter Valley Junior High employs 2.6 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Potter Valley Junior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Potter Valley Junior High 1676^th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Potter Valley Junior High in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Male students:

White students:

Potter Valley Community Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Potter Valley Community Unified 914^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Potter Valley Junior High

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Rank History for all students at Potter Valley Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2007	44.68	1020^th	1999	49.0%
2008	29.94	1439^th	2005	28.2%
2009	32.69	1394^th	2063	32.4%
2010	43.17	1226^th	2179	43.7%
2011	45.95	1206^th	2236	46.1%
2012	22.91	1840^th	2259	18.5%
2013	8.52	2255^th	2379	5.2%
2016	7.82	2394^th	2497	4.1%
2017	8.14	2424^th	2508	3.3%
2018	17.91	2079^th	2480	16.2%
2019	24.54	2002^nd	2715	26.3%
2022	28.86	1831^st	2740	33.2%
2023	33.49	1685^th	2802	39.9%
2024	33.70	1676^th	2777	39.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Potter Valley Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	31.07	1561^st	2230	30.0%
2019	26.46	1818^th	2369	23.3%
2022	21.10	2059^th	2458	16.2%
2023	33.95	1604^th	2549	37.1%
2024	39.09	1411^th	2575	45.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Potter Valley Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	38.46	1352^nd	2380	43.2%
2022	45.96	1172^nd	2509	53.3%
2023	62.80	758^th	2547	70.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Potter Valley Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	23.98	1917^th	2558	25.1%
2024	14.29	2313^th	2547	9.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Potter Valley Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	35.85	1417^th	2391	40.7%

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Rank History for White students at Potter Valley Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	18.34	1305^th	1555	16.1%
2023	25.84	1159^th	1552	25.3%
2024	14.33	1347^th	1535	12.2%

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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 Potter Valley Junior High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	48	2	0	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	56
2006	40	0	0	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	49
2007	27	0	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	2	37
2008	29	n/a	n/a	9	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	38
2009	40	0	0	16	6	0	0	0	62
2010	36	0	0	16	4	0	1	0	57
2011	24	0	0	10	2	0	0	0	36
2012	28	0	0	14	2	0	0	0	44
2013	28	1	0	10	1	0	1	0	41
2014	19	0	0	10	1	0	1	0	31
2015	14	0	0	14	1	0	4	0	33
2016	14	1	0	16	1	0	3	0	35
2017	16	1	0	12	1	0	0	0	30
2018	16	0	0	15	1	0	1	0	33
2019	14	0	0	19	2	0	2	0	37
2020	24	0	0	20	1	0	2	0	47
2021	32	0	0	15	1	0	2	0	50
2022	31	0	0	19	1	0	1	0	52
2023	24	0	0	22	1	0	2	0	49
2024	24	0	0	15	3	0	1	0	43

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 Potter Valley Junior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	56	n/a	n/a	0
2006	49	n/a	n/a	40.8
2007	37	0.0	n/a	45.7
2008	38	n/a	n/a	52.6
2009	62	2.0	31.0	0
2010	57	2.0	28.5	77.2
2011	36	n/a	n/a	75
2012	44	3.2	13.3	93.2
2013	41	3.2	12.4	65.9
2014	31	3.1	9.9	74.2
2015	33	3.0	11.0	75.8
2016	35	2.0	17.5	71.4
2017	30	1.9	15.7	80
2018	33	2.0	16.0	75.8
2019	37	1.8	19.8	64.9
2020	47	n/a	n/a	63.8
2021	50	1.5	32.8	64
2022	52	2.3	22.5	51.9
2023	49	2.8	17.0	53.1
2024	43	2.6	16.1	55.8

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 Potter Valley Junior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	56	n/a	n/a	0
2006	49	n/a	n/a	40.8
2007	37	0.0	n/a	45.7
2008	38	n/a	n/a	52.6
2009	62	2.0	31.0	0
2010	57	2.0	28.5	77.2
2011	36	n/a	n/a	75
2012	44	3.2	13.3	93.2
2013	41	3.2	12.4	65.9
2014	31	3.1	9.9	74.2
2015	33	3.0	11.0	75.8
2016	35	2.0	17.5	71.4
2017	30	1.9	15.7	80
2018	33	2.0	16.0	75.8
2019	37	1.8	19.8	64.9
2020	47	n/a	n/a	63.8
2021	50	1.5	32.8	64
2022	52	2.3	22.5	51.9
2023	49	2.8	17.0	53.1
2024	43	2.6	16.1	55.8

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 Potter Valley Junior High

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 2002^nd of 2715 Middle schools	Ranks 1685^th of 2802 Middle schools	13.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Potter Valley Junior High)	35.3	12.5	22.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Potter Valley Community Unified)	35.3	12.5	22.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	51.4	47.4	3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Potter Valley Junior High)	11.8	8.3	3.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Potter Valley Community Unified)	11.8	8.3	3.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (California)	37.9	33.2	4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Potter Valley Junior High)	35	32.1	2.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Potter Valley Community Unified)	35	32.1	2.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	49.4	45.7	3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Potter Valley Junior High)	10	25	15%
8th Grade Mathematics (Potter Valley Community Unified)	10	25	15%
8th Grade Mathematics (California)	36.6	29.9	6.7%
8th Grade Science (Potter Valley Junior High)	26.3	35.7	9.4%
8th Grade Science (Potter Valley Community Unified)	26.3	35.7	9.4%
8th Grade Science (California)	30.8	28.8	2.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	37	49	32.4%
African American	0	0
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	19	22	15.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	14	24	71.4%
Two or More Races	2	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	64.9%	53.1%	11.8%

Schools Near Potter Valley Junior High

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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)					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 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 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	Total
Potter Valley Junior High	Public	7-8	10401 Main St.	Potter Valley	95469	Mendocino County	Potter Valley Community Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 743-1142	43	3	16.1	55.8%	24 (55.8%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (34.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.3%)	33.7	1676^th of 2777 public middle schools	39.6%		33.5	1685^th of 2802 public middle schools	39.9%	9		20.8	20.8			47.1	20.8	31.7			35.3	12.5	22.0
Eagle Peak Middle	Public	5-8	8601 West Rd.	Redwood Valley	95470	Mendocino County	Ukiah Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 472-5250	536	29	18.5	77.4%	231 (43.1%)	0 (0.0%)	247 (46.1%)	1 (0.2%)	34 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.3%)	28.7	1866^th of 2777 public middle schools	32.8%		29.9	1823^rd of 2802 public middle schools	34.9%	43	23.8	22.1	22.8	35.6	30.1	24.6	38.9	32.4	17.1	17.2	19.5	17.2	17.8	$6,624
Pomolita Middle	Public	6-8	740 North Spring St.	Ukiah	95482	Mendocino County	Ukiah Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 472-5350	771	42	18.5	79.8%	204 (26.5%)	3 (0.4%)	490 (63.6%)	10 (1.3%)	30 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (4.2%)	26.3	1978^th of 2777 public middle schools	28.8%		26.1	1988^th of 2802 public middle schools	29.1%	10		15.2	15.2		31.6	29.8	24.0	28.2		25.0	23.1	15.4	20.9	$6,477
Baechtel Grove Middle	Public	6-8	1150 Magnolia St.	Willits	95490	Mendocino County	Willits Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 459-2417	338	18	19.2	62.1%	129 (38.2%)	3 (0.9%)	108 (32.0%)	3 (0.9%)	26 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	67 (19.8%)	9.6	2670^th of 2777 public middle schools	3.9%		11.1	2672^nd of 2802 public middle schools	4.6%	2		5.4	5.4		9.3	14.7	15.9	12.6		5.6	10.3	8.6	7.8	$12,917
Upper Lake Middle	Public	6-8	725 Old Lucerne Rd.	Upper Lake	95485	Lake County	Upper Lake Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 275-0223	183	9	20.8	88.0%	91 (49.7%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (35.5%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (7.7%)	1 (0.5%)	12 (6.6%)	17.2	2378^th of 2777 public middle schools	14.4%		25.8	2010^th of 2802 public middle schools	28.3%	368		18.4	18.4		19.6	9.5	20.4	15.6		16.1	8.1	22.5	14.5	$8,227

Frequently Asked Questions about Potter Valley Junior High

What high school do graduates of Potter Valley Junior High attend?

Students who attend Potter Valley Junior High usually go on to attend Potter Valley High

How many students attend Potter Valley Junior High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 43 students attended Potter Valley Junior High.

Is Potter Valley Junior High a good school?

Potter Valley Junior High ranks 1676^th of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Potter Valley Junior High?

Students at Potter Valley Junior High are 56% White, 35% Hispanic, 7% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Potter Valley Junior High in?

Potter Valley Community Unified

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