Serving 494 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Mary Collins Charter School At Cherry Valley ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 494 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mary Collins Charter School At Cherry Valley ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mary Collins Charter School At Cherry Valley's student population of 494 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
494 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Rankings
Mary Collins Charter School At Cherry Valley ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary Collins Charter School At Cherry Valley is 0.44, 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
#2417 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
12%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
73%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cheetahs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary Collins Charter School At Cherry Valley's ranking?
Mary Collins Charter School At Cherry Valley is ranked #2417 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mary Collins Charter School At Cherry Valley?
494 students attend Mary Collins Charter School At Cherry Valley.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Mary Collins Charter School At Cherry Valley students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mary Collins Charter School At Cherry Valley?
Mary Collins Charter School At Cherry Valley has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mary Collins Charter School At Cherry Valley offer ?
Mary Collins Charter School At Cherry Valley offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Mary Collins Charter School At Cherry Valley part of?
Mary Collins Charter School At Cherry Valley is part of Petaluma Joint Union High School District.
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