Serving 434 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Downtown Value 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 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 434 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Downtown Value ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Downtown Value's student population of 434 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
434 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Downtown Value ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Downtown Value is 0.02, 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
#3049 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
99%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
n/a
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Downtown Value's ranking?
Downtown Value is ranked #3049 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Downtown Value often compared to?
Downtown Valueis often viewed alongside schools like Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Downtown Value?
434 students attend Downtown Value.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Downtown Value students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Downtown Value?
Downtown Value has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Downtown Value offer ?
Downtown Value offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Downtown Value part of?
Downtown Value is part of Downtown Value School District.
School Reviews
5 2/24/2016
I like that teachers, staff, and administros are dedicated to the students. They are using new math and English common core books. They have an after school program and teacher run clubs. I love sending my kids to this school.
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