Paradise Valley Engineering Academy serves 380 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 380 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Math Proficiency: 60%
- Reading Proficiency: 58%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Paradise Valley Engineering Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Paradise Valley Engineering Academy's student population of 380 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
380 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Paradise Valley Engineering Academy is 0.67, which is more than 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)60%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)58%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a

Asian
9%
12%

Hispanic
44%
56%

Black
1%
5%

White
36%
22%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Paradise Valley Engineering Academy?
380 students attend Paradise Valley Engineering Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Paradise Valley Engineering Academy students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paradise Valley Engineering Academy?
Paradise Valley Engineering Academy has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Paradise Valley Engineering Academy offer ?
Paradise Valley Engineering Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Paradise Valley Engineering Academy part of?
Paradise Valley Engineering Academy is part of Morgan Hill Unified School District.
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