Serving 693 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Val Verde 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 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than 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 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 693 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Val Verde Elementary serves the southeast part of Perris, CA, covering an area of approximately 3 square miles. Most students live within a 1-mile radius of the school, with a typical drive time of 5 to 10 minutes.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Val Verde Elementary School's student population of 693 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
693 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
WHY VAL VERDE ELEMENTARY SOARS! -Elementary AVID Implementation -Only School in the District to Exit Program Improvement in 2015-16 -One of 2 Transitional Kindergarten - 6th Grade Schools in the District -Title One Outstanding Achievement School, Multiple
School Rankings
Val Verde Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Val Verde Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7447 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
88%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Val Verde Elementary School's ranking?
Val Verde Elementary School is ranked #7447 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Val Verde Elementary School?
693 students attend Val Verde Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Val Verde Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Val Verde Elementary School?
Val Verde Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Val Verde Elementary School offer ?
Val Verde Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Val Verde Elementary School part of?
Val Verde Elementary School is part of Val Verde Unified School District.
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