Pine Valley Middle

Summary:

Pine Valley Middle is a high-performing public middle school in San Ramon, California, serving 957 students in grades 6-8 and part of the San Ramon Valley Unified School District, which is ranked 97 out of 1,568 districts in the state.

Pine Valley Middle consistently ranks among the top middle schools in California, with 82.72% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and 70.86% proficient or better in Mathematics. The school's exceptional academic performance extends across diverse student subgroups, including female students, male students, Asian students, Hispanic students, and students with special needs. Additionally, Pine Valley Middle has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates and a small percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a strong commitment to supporting the success of all students. While the school's student-teacher ratio is slightly higher than nearby schools, it remains within a reasonable range.

Compared to other middle schools in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District, as well as those in the Pleasanton Unified and Dublin Unified districts, Pine Valley Middle stands out as an exceptional institution, consistently delivering outstanding academic results and supporting the success of diverse student populations. While the school's overall performance is exceptional, there may be opportunities to further improve the outcomes for specific subgroups, such as White students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 3000 Pine Valley Rd.
       San Ramon, CA  94583-3324


(925) 479-7700

District: San Ramon Valley Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
79th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,905 Help


Students who attend Pine Valley Middle usually attend:

High:    California High

Feeder schools for Pine Valley Middle:

Elementary:    Country Club Elementary
    Neil A. Armstrong Elementary
    Walt Disney Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  25.6 Help
Number of students:  990

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
46.0%
White:
31.7%
Hispanic:
11.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  6.8% Help


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Compare Details Pine Valley Middle ranks better than 97.2% of middle schools in California. It also ranks 3rd among 8 ranked middle schools in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.33. (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: Asian (46%), White (31.7%), Hispanic (11.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 6.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pine Valley Middle is 25.6, which is the highest among 8 middle schools in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pine Valley Middle is $5,905. 5 middle schools in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pine Valley Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Pine Valley Middle 79th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Pine Valley Middle in the ranking list.)

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San Ramon Valley Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks San Ramon Valley Unified 97th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pine Valley Middle

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Rank History for all students at Pine Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 92.68 83rd 1769 95.3%
2005 90.87 108th 1777 93.9%
2006 92.42 79th 1804 95.6%
2007 84.40 227th 1999 88.6%
2008 86.56 163rd 2005 91.9%
2009 86.40 157th 2063 92.4%
2010 92.34 50th 2179 97.7%
2011 91.04 70th 2236 96.9%
2012 89.79 85th 2259 96.2%
2013 91.76 52nd 2379 97.8%
2015 93.89 130th 2477 94.8%
2016 91.96 183rd 2497 92.7%
2017 95.92 91st 2508 96.4%
2018 95.11 118th 2480 95.2%
2019 95.47 116th 2715 95.7%
2022 95.98 112th 2740 95.9%
2023 94.92 156th 2802 94.4%
2024 97.33 79th 2777 97.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Pine Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.57 153rd 462 66.9%
2019 64.60 207th 554 62.6%
2022 83.62 79th 665 88.1%
2023 74.51 167th 678 75.4%
2024 83.89 83rd 699 88.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pine Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 90.70 83rd 1538 94.6%
2024 95.59 45th 1550 97.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pine Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.45 136th 2230 93.9%
2019 80.96 288th 2369 87.8%
2022 88.62 166th 2458 93.2%
2023 82.89 280th 2549 89.0%
2024 97.16 59th 2575 97.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Pine Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.22 116th 2262 94.9%
2019 94.83 105th 2380 95.6%
2022 95.63 108th 2509 95.7%
2023 94.49 141st 2547 94.5%
2024 96.73 73rd 2546 97.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Pine Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.34 48th 1369 96.5%
2019 83.20 153rd 1491 89.7%
2022 91.41 77th 1531 95.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Pine Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.02 117th 2273 94.9%
2019 94.86 129th 2407 94.6%
2022 95.15 129th 2527 94.9%
2023 94.05 152nd 2558 94.1%
2024 96.89 77th 2547 97.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Pine Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.73 95th 700 86.4%
2019 83.07 65th 745 91.3%
2022 81.40 88th 733 88.0%
2023 78.99 122nd 718 83.0%
2024 82.96 72nd 741 90.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pine Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.59 56th 2072 97.3%
2019 93.91 83rd 2213 96.2%
2022 83.67 227th 2359 90.4%
2023 89.29 151st 2391 93.7%
2024 92.87 104th 2383 95.6%
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Rank History for White students at Pine Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.51 271st 1496 81.9%
2019 80.84 247th 1602 84.6%
2022 74.25 340th 1555 78.1%
2023 65.23 491st 1552 68.4%
2024 79.44 242nd 1535 84.2%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Pine Valley Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 646 15 73 34 4 n/a n/a 0 772
1989 687 20 80 52 8 n/a n/a 0 847
1990 694 19 106 50 6 n/a n/a 0 875
1991 680 20 109 42 4 n/a n/a 0 855
1992 676 29 118 54 2 n/a n/a 0 879
1993 687 29 117 56 4 n/a n/a 0 893
1994 675 19 111 57 8 n/a n/a 0 870
1995 712 25 125 71 12 n/a n/a 0 945
1996 712 25 125 71 12 n/a n/a 0 945
1997 603 21 116 59 8 n/a n/a 0 807
1998 716 21 125 60 12 n/a n/a 0 934
1999 738 22 123 61 11 n/a n/a 0 955
2000 729 27 120 66 7 n/a n/a 0 949
2001 742 21 138 63 9 n/a n/a 0 973
2002 726 14 177 71 12 n/a n/a 0 1000
2003 726 14 177 71 12 n/a n/a 0 1000
2004 711 11 169 79 12 n/a n/a 3 985
2005 662 29 209 79 8 n/a n/a 4 991
2006 625 29 190 79 8 n/a n/a 8 939
2007 558 21 180 71 5 n/a n/a 72 907
2008 558 16 191 77 4 n/a n/a 0 846
2009 555 22 208 80 5 2 56 0 928
2010 534 18 206 110 4 3 39 0 914
2011 536 17 213 116 3 1 56 0 942
2012 522 15 209 109 2 1 66 0 924
2013 509 25 213 137 3 1 76 0 964
2014 505 25 215 133 4 0 71 0 953
2015 520 19 255 144 2 3 63 0 1006
2016 523 13 275 128 1 6 68 0 1014
2017 530 11 285 137 1 5 81 0 1050
2018 483 10 316 137 2 5 93 0 1046
2019 426 21 360 135 2 4 101 0 1049
2020 370 20 375 136 2 3 94 0 1000
2021 350 23 372 120 1 4 91 0 961
2022 330 14 379 117 2 0 82 0 924
2023 311 21 433 114 1 1 76 0 957
2024 314 15 455 115 3 2 86 0 990

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 Pine Valley Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 772 31.6 24.4 n/a
1989 847 34.8 24.3 n/a
1990 875 36.5 23.9 n/a
1991 855 35.3 24.2 n/a
1992 879 35.9 24.4 1
1993 893 32.5 27.5 2.6
1994 870 33.3 26.1 2.3
1995 945 36.0 26.3 3.7
1996 945 36.0 26.3 3.7
1997 807 31.9 25.3 3.1
1998 934 37.5 24.9 1.8
1999 955 38.6 24.7 1.2
2000 949 37.8 25.1 2.8
2001 973 40.4 24.1 1.5
2002 1000 40.5 24.7 2.6
2003 1000 40.5 24.7 2.6
2004 985 39.6 24.9 2.3
2005 991 38.2 25.9 2.6
2006 939 34.9 26.9 3.7
2007 907 35.5 25.5 3.6
2008 846 41.9 20.2 3.3
2009 928 37.0 21.7 2.5
2010 914 34.6 26.3 3.4
2011 942 n/a n/a 3.3
2012 924 37.0 24.9 n/a
2013 964 37.3 25.8 5.9
2014 953 34.9 27.2 8
2015 1006 37.0 27.1 5.9
2016 1014 40.0 25.3 5.8
2017 1050 39.1 26.7 4.9
2018 1046 39.4 26.4 7.3
2019 1049 40.1 26.1 7.1
2020 1000 n/a n/a 5.9
2021 961 38.3 25.0 5.7
2022 924 34.1 27.0 6.2
2023 957 33.8 28.2 7.2
2024 990 38.6 25.6 6.8

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 Pine Valley Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 772 31.6 24.4 n/a
1989 847 34.8 24.3 n/a
1990 875 36.5 23.9 n/a
1991 855 35.3 24.2 n/a
1992 879 35.9 24.4 1
1993 893 32.5 27.5 2.6
1994 870 33.3 26.1 2.3
1995 945 36.0 26.3 3.7
1996 945 36.0 26.3 3.7
1997 807 31.9 25.3 3.1
1998 934 37.5 24.9 1.8
1999 955 38.6 24.7 1.2
2000 949 37.8 25.1 2.8
2001 973 40.4 24.1 1.5
2002 1000 40.5 24.7 2.6
2003 1000 40.5 24.7 2.6
2004 985 39.6 24.9 2.3
2005 991 38.2 25.9 2.6
2006 939 34.9 26.9 3.7
2007 907 35.5 25.5 3.6
2008 846 41.9 20.2 3.3
2009 928 37.0 21.7 2.5
2010 914 34.6 26.3 3.4
2011 942 n/a n/a 3.3
2012 924 37.0 24.9 n/a
2013 964 37.3 25.8 5.9
2014 953 34.9 27.2 8
2015 1006 37.0 27.1 5.9
2016 1014 40.0 25.3 5.8
2017 1050 39.1 26.7 4.9
2018 1046 39.4 26.4 7.3
2019 1049 40.1 26.1 7.1
2020 1000 n/a n/a 5.9
2021 961 38.3 25.0 5.7
2022 924 34.1 27.0 6.2
2023 957 33.8 28.2 7.2
2024 990 38.6 25.6 6.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pine Valley Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $5,904

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pine Valley Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 116th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 156th of 2802 Middle schools
 1.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Pine Valley Middle)77.374.2
 3.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Ramon Valley Unified)80.876.5
 4.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pine Valley Middle)73.761.8
 12%
   6th Grade Mathematics (San Ramon Valley Unified)77.367.4
 9.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Pine Valley Middle)75.975.3
 0.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Ramon Valley Unified)82.480
 2.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Pine Valley Middle)71.964.8
 7.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (San Ramon Valley Unified)76.370.8
 5.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Pine Valley Middle)79.871.2
 8.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Ramon Valley Unified)81.975.7
 6.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Pine Valley Middle)79.370.8
 8.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (San Ramon Valley Unified)7667.8
 8.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Pine Valley Middle)67.562.7
 4.8%
   8th Grade Science (San Ramon Valley Unified)66.162.1
 3.9%
   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 Students1049957
 8.8%
African American2121
American Indian21
 50%
Asian360433
 20.3%
Hispanic135114
 15.6%
Pacific Islander41
 75%
White426311
 27%
Two or More Races10176
 24.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients7.1%7.2%
 0.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pine Valley Middle

In the 2023-24 school year, 990 students attended Pine Valley Middle.

Students who attend Pine Valley Middle usually go on to attend California High

Students at Pine Valley Middle are 46% Asian, 32% White, 12% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Yes! Pine Valley Middle is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 79th of 2777 California middle schools.


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