Serving 788 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Apricot Valley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 788 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Apricot Valley Elementary School's student population of 788 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
788 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Ensure excellence in education and cultivate healthy, contributing citizens!
School Rankings
Apricot Valley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Apricot Valley Elementary School is 0.57, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#5882 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
64%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
9%
20%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Apricot Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Apricot Valley Elementary School is ranked #5882 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Apricot Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Apricot Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northmead Elementary School, Las Palmas Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Apricot Valley Elementary School?
788 students attend Apricot Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Apricot Valley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Apricot Valley Elementary School?
Apricot Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Apricot Valley Elementary School offer ?
Apricot Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Apricot Valley Elementary School part of?
Apricot Valley Elementary School is part of Patterson Joint Unified School District.
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