Margaret G. Scotten Elementary School

About Margaret G. Scotten Elementary School

Margaret G. Scotten Elementary School is a public K-6 school located in the heart of the city. It is a vibrant and diverse school that is committed to providing a safe and nurturing learning environment for its students. The school has a strong academic program that focuses on developing the whole child through a variety of activities and experiences. The school also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports, music, art, and drama.
The faculty and staff at Margaret G. Scotten Elementary School are dedicated to helping students reach their full potential. They strive to create a learning environment that is both stimulating and supportive. The school also has a strong sense of community, with parents and other members of the community actively involved in the school.
Margaret G. Scotten Elementary School is a great place for students to learn and grow. The school provides a safe, supportive, and stimulating learning environment that encourages students to reach their full potential.

Address:	10821 Squirrel Creek Rd. Grass Valley, CA 95945
Phone:	(530) 273-6472
Site:	scotten.gvsd.us
Grades:	K – 4
Enrollment:	427 students

Overview Margaret G. Scotten Elementary School

Margaret G. Scotten Elementary School serves 427 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
Margaret G. Scotten Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Margaret G. Scotten Elementary School

Margaret G. Scotten Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Margaret G. Scotten Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.