Serving 51 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Mid Valley Alternative Charter ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 51 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mid Valley Alternative Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Mid Valley Alternative Charter's student population of 51 students has grown by 168% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
51 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mid Valley Alternative Charter ranks within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mid Valley Alternative Charter is 0.47, 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
#715 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
70%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
20%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mid Valley Alternative Charter's ranking?
Mid Valley Alternative Charter is ranked #715 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Mid Valley Alternative Charter?
51 students attend Mid Valley Alternative Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Mid Valley Alternative Charter students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mid Valley Alternative Charter?
Mid Valley Alternative Charter has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mid Valley Alternative Charter offer ?
Mid Valley Alternative Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Mid Valley Alternative Charter part of?
Mid Valley Alternative Charter is part of Kit Carson Union Elementary School District.
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