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Vineyard Elementary School vs. Virginia Peterson Elementary School

Should you attend Vineyard Elementary School or Virginia Peterson 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
Vineyard Elementary School
2121 Vineyard Dr.
Templeton, CA 93465
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Virginia Peterson Elementary School
2501 Beechwood Dr.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 445 students in grades 3-5, Vineyard Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 396 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Virginia Peterson Elementary School 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 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
3-5
K-5
Total Students
445 students
396 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Vineyard 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 Virginia Peterson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Vineyard Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Virginia Peterson Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
18 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Vineyard 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 Virginia Peterson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Vineyard Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Templeton 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 Virginia Peterson Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Paso Robles Joint 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

#3016 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
#6316 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Vineyard Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Virginia Peterson Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
43%
(Top 30% in CA)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Vineyard Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Templeton Unified 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 Virginia Peterson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Vineyard Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Templeton 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 Virginia Peterson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Vineyard Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Virginia Peterson Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
-
86
Grade 1 Students
-
56
Grade 2 Students
-
61
Grade 3 Students
147
64
Grade 4 Students
140
62
Grade 5 Students
158
64
Grade 7 Students
-
1
Grade 8 Students
-
1
Grade 11 Students
-
1

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Vineyard Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Templeton Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Virginia Peterson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Vineyard Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Templeton 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 Virginia Peterson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Paso Robles Joint 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
23%
62%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Vineyard Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Templeton 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 Virginia Peterson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Paso Robles Joint 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
n/a
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Vineyard Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Templeton Unified 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 Virginia Peterson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Paso Robles Joint 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
69%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Vineyard Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Templeton 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 Virginia Peterson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Paso Robles Joint 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
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Virginia Peterson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Two or more races
7%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Vineyard Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Templeton 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 Virginia Peterson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.47
0.55
This chart showcases the diversity score of Vineyard Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Templeton 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 Virginia Peterson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Paso Robles Joint 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
27%
60%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Vineyard Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Templeton 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 Virginia Peterson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Paso Robles Joint 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
1%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Vineyard Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Templeton 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 Virginia Peterson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Paso Robles Joint 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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