Serving 811 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Great Valley - Salida 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 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 811 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Math Proficiency: 33%
- Reading Proficiency: 46%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Great Valley - Salida's student population of 811 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
811 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Great Valley - Salida is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)33%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)46%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
49%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
36%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Great Valley - Salida?
811 students attend Great Valley - Salida.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Great Valley - Salida students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Great Valley - Salida?
Great Valley - Salida has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Great Valley - Salida offer ?
Great Valley - Salida offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Great Valley - Salida part of?
Great Valley - Salida is part of Great Valley Academy - Salida School District.
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