At a glance
Reported students
117
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
8.02
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California middle enrollment
4th percentile
Compared with 1,370 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
193.5
Pleasant Valley Middle: 117 reported students.
State peer staffing position
4th percentile
14.6:1 reported; state peer median 21:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 149
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.6:1
What the reported data says about Pleasant Valley Middle
Pleasant Valley Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Placerville. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Gold Oak Union Elementary. NCES reports 117 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,370 middle schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 646 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 4th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.6:1, below the California median of 21:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (59.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (27.4%). English learners represent 2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Pleasant Valley Middle
- 1How do the reported 14.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 8.02 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.31 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 35.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.31
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.21
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White59.8%
- Hispanic27.4%
- Black0.9%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial10.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Gold Oak Union Elementary
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
View all 2 district schools →Public schools near Pleasant Valley Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Oak Elementary Elementary · Gold Oak Union Elementary | KG–05 | 270 | 2 mi |
| Camino Polytechnic Elementary · Charter · Camino Polytechnic District | KG–08 | 31 | 2.8 mi |
| Mountain Creek Middle Middle · Pioneer Union | 06–08 | 99 | 6.3 mi |
| Sierra Ridge Middle Middle · Pollock Pines Elementary | 05–08 | 247 | 6.7 mi |
| Edwin Markham Middle Middle · Placerville Union Elementary | 06–08 | 431 | 7.9 mi |
| Herbert C. Green Middle Middle · Mother Lode Union Elementary | 05–08 | 363 | 8.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Pleasant Valley Middle
What grades does Pleasant Valley Middle serve?
Pleasant Valley Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Gold Oak Union Elementary.
How many students attend Pleasant Valley Middle?
Pleasant Valley Middle reported 117 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 4th percentile among 1,370 California middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 149 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Pleasant Valley Middle?
The calculated ratio is 14.6:1, based on 117 students and 8.02 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 21:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Pleasant Valley Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Pleasant Valley Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Gold Oak Union Elementary attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Pleasant Valley Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
35.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Pleasant Valley Middle in?
Pleasant Valley Middle is part of Gold Oak Union Elementary, based in Placerville, CA, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Pleasant Valley Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Gold Oak Elementary (2 mi), Camino Polytechnic (2.8 mi), Mountain Creek Middle (6.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.