Valley Charter Elementary School vs. Carlos Santana Arts Academy
Should I attend Valley Charter Elementary School or Carlos Santana Arts 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
Valley Charter Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Carlos Santana Arts Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 287 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Valley Charter Elementary School 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 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 364 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Carlos Santana Arts Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
287 students
364 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
57% | 43%
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1272 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
n/a
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
13%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
15-19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
48
66
Grade 1 Students
48
51
Grade 2 Students
47
64
Grade 3 Students
48
54
Grade 4 Students
48
57
Grade 5 Students
48
72
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
12%
3%
% Hispanic
46%
85%
% Black
2%
7%
% White
31%
4%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
1%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
92%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
