Kings Valley Academy (Closed 2023)

Serving 28 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Kings Valley Academy 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the California state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the California state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
28 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(16-17)
≤5%
38%
(16-17)
10-14%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
64%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
32%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.49
(17-18)
60-69%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% CA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kings Valley Academy?
The graduation rate of Kings Valley Academy is 60-69%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Kings Valley Academy?
28 students attend Kings Valley Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Kings Valley Academy students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kings Valley Academy?
Kings Valley Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Kings Valley Academy offer ?
Kings Valley Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Kings Valley Academy part of?
Kings Valley Academy is part of Kit Carson Union Elementary School District.

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