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Pleasant Valley Elementary School vs. Almond Acres Charter Academy

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School Overview

School
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
2025 Ranchita Canyon Rd.
San Miguel, CA 93451
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Almond Acres Charter Academy
1145 Niblick Rd.
Paso Robles, CA 93446
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Pleasant Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
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Overview
Serving 50 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Pleasant Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 471 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Almond Acres Charter Academy ranks in the top 50% 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 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-8
Total Students
50 students
471 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pleasant Valley Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Almond Acres Charter Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pleasant Valley Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Almond Acres Charter Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
24 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pleasant Valley Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Almond Acres Charter Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Valley Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pleasant Valley Joint Union Elementary School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Almond Acres Charter Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Almond Acres Charter Academy School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#958 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
#3523 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pleasant Valley Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Almond Acres Charter Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
50-59%
(Top 10% in CA)(22-23 School Year Data)
33%
(Top 50% in CA)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pleasant Valley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pleasant Valley Joint Union Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Almond Acres Charter Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Almond Acres Charter Academy School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60-79%
(Top 20% in CA)
47%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pleasant Valley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pleasant Valley Joint Union Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Almond Acres Charter Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Almond Acres Charter Academy School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<50%
(Top 20% in CA)
30-34%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pleasant Valley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pleasant Valley Joint Union Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Almond Acres Charter Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Almond Acres Charter Academy School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Pleasant Valley Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Almond Acres Charter Academy by grade.
Kindergarten Students
10
48
Grade 1 Students
5
47
Grade 2 Students
7
48
Grade 3 Students
10
47
Grade 4 Students
11
50
Grade 5 Students
3
57
Grade 6 Students
4
61
Grade 7 Students
-
59
Grade 8 Students
-
54

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Pleasant Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Pleasant Valley Joint Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Almond Acres Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Almond Acres Charter Academy School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pleasant Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pleasant Valley Joint Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
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% Hispanic
30%
33%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pleasant Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pleasant Valley Joint Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Almond Acres Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Almond Acres Charter Academy School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pleasant Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pleasant Valley Joint Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Almond Acres Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Almond Acres Charter Academy School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% White
60%
56%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pleasant Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pleasant Valley Joint Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Almond Acres Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Almond Acres Charter Academy School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Pleasant Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Pleasant Valley Joint Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
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% Two or more races
6%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pleasant Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pleasant Valley Joint Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Almond Acres Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Almond Acres Charter Academy School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.55
0.57
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pleasant Valley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pleasant Valley Joint Union Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Almond Acres Charter Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Almond Acres Charter Academy School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
38%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pleasant Valley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pleasant Valley Joint Union Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Almond Acres Charter Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Almond Acres Charter Academy School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
(21-22 School Year Data)
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pleasant Valley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pleasant Valley Joint Union Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Almond Acres Charter Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Almond Acres Charter Academy School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Sports

Total Sports Offered
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6
Sports
n/a
Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Ultimate Frisbee, Volley Ball
 
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