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Valencia Elementary School vs. Pepper Tree Elementary School

Should you attend Valencia Elementary School or Pepper Tree Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Valencia Elementary School
541 West 22nd St.
Upland, CA 91784
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Pepper Tree Elementary School
1045 West 18th St.
Upland, CA 91784
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Pepper Tree Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 610 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Valencia Elementary School 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 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 745 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Pepper Tree Elementary School 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 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
610 students
745 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Valencia 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 Pepper Tree Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
46% | 54%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Valencia Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pepper Tree Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
32 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Valencia 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 Pepper Tree Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
23:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Valencia Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Upland Unified 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 Pepper Tree Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Upland Unified 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

#1291 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
#1316 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Valencia 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 Pepper Tree Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
59%
(Top 20% in CA)
58%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Valencia Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Upland Unified 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 Pepper Tree Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Upland Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
67%
(Top 20% in CA)
67%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Valencia Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Upland Unified 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 Pepper Tree Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Upland Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 10% in CA)
60-64%
(Top 10% in CA)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Valencia Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Pepper Tree Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
87
107
Grade 1 Students
80
91
Grade 2 Students
77
89
Grade 3 Students
85
102
Grade 4 Students
73
123
Grade 5 Students
108
119
Grade 6 Students
100
114

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Valencia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Upland Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Pepper Tree Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Upland Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
% Asian
13%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Valencia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Upland Unified 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 Asian at Pepper Tree Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Upland Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
36%
44%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Valencia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Upland Unified 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 Pepper Tree Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Upland Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Valencia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Upland Unified 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 Black at Pepper Tree Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Upland Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
45%
34%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Valencia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Upland Unified 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 Pepper Tree Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Upland Unified 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
% Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Valencia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Upland Unified 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 Pepper Tree Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Upland Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.66
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of Valencia Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Upland Unified 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 Pepper Tree Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Upland Unified 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
29%
27%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Valencia Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Upland Unified 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 Pepper Tree Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Upland Unified 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
14%
13%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Valencia Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Upland Unified 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 reduced-price lunch at Pepper Tree Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Upland Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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