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1001 Buhman Avenue, Napa, CA 94558-5202
Summary
Browns Valley Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 78th percentile among comparable California schools.
52.9% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
52.2% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 52.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 52.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 507/1,734 (71st percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 273/1,735 (84th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 651 |
| Low-Income Students | 251 (38.6%) |
| English Learners | 72 (11.1%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 5.4 points from last year and fell 1.3 points over the full period. Math rose 5.2 points from last year and rose 5.7 points over the full period.
•Math +5.7 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 36.5% to 69.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 30% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 25.8-point reading income gap is wider than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
2.9% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 58.6% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 67% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 32% to 60%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 25.4% to 69.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 16% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 26.5-point math income gap is wider than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
17.6% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 57.5% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 802 schools for reading and 801 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Browns Valley Elementary compare within the district?
Browns Valley Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 K–8 schools in Napa Valley Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Browns Valley Elementary rank in California?
Browns Valley Elementary ranks No. 507 of 1,734 in reading and No. 273 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Browns Valley Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 3 K–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 38.1% meet the reading standard and 37.0% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Browns Valley Elementary compare with other schools in Napa?
Browns Valley Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 K–8 schools in Napa with 2026 results.
Explore schools in NapaHow does Browns Valley Elementary compare with other schools in Napa County?
Browns Valley Elementary is No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 5 K–8 schools in Napa County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Napa CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Browns Valley ElementaryThis school | 52.2% | 52.9% |
| Shearer Elementary | 16.6% | 23.6% |
| Stone Bridge | 29.9% | 40.1% |
