Green Valley Middle School vs. Public Safety Academy
Should I attend Green Valley Middle School or Public Safety Academy? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Green Valley Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Public Safety Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 842 students in grades 6-8, Green Valley Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 735 students in grades 5-12, Public Safety Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
n/a
Alternative
Grades Offered
6-8
5-12
Total Students
842 students
735 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
25:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
n/a
#646 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
30-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
80-89%
Graduation Rate
n/a
≥90%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
-
78
Grade 6 Students
261
131
Grade 7 Students
286
127
Grade 8 Students
295
133
Grade 9 Students
-
85
Grade 10 Students
-
71
Grade 11 Students
-
56
Grade 12 Students
-
54
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
31%
18%
% Hispanic
20%
41%
% Black
11%
9%
% White
23%
21%
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
% Two or more races
14%
9%
Diversity Score
0.79
0.75
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%