Valencia Park Elementary School

Q: What is Valencia Park Elementary School's ranking?

Valencia Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%).

Q: What schools are Valencia Park Elementary School often compared to?

Valencia Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ingenuity Charter by visitors of our site.

Q: What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

Q: How many students attend Valencia Park Elementary School?

438 students attend Valencia Park Elementary School.

Q: What is the racial composition of the student body?

54% of Valencia Park Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 16% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

Q: What is the student:teacher ratio of Valencia Park Elementary School?

Valencia Park Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

Q: What grades does Valencia Park Elementary School offer ?

Valencia Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

Q: What school district is Valencia Park Elementary School part of?

Valencia Park Elementary School is part of San Diego Unified School District.

5880 Skyline Dr.
San Diego, CA 92114

(School attendance zone shown in map)

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Rating

Top 30%

Tel: (619) 344-3500

www.sandiegounified.org

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Valencia Park Elementary School serves 438 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

Valencia Park Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 438 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in CA
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: <50% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Valencia Park Elementary School's student population of 438 students has declined by 15% over five school years.

The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Total Students

438 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

21 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of Valencia Park Elementary School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Valencia Park Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

Valencia Park Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Valencia Park Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#840 out of 3649 schools
(Top 30%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Valencia Park Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

<50%

34%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Valencia Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

<50%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Valencia Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

21:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Valencia Park Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

16%

12%

This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Valencia Park Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hispanic

54%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Valencia Park Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

18%

White

22%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.65

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Valencia Park Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

73%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Valencia Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

16%

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

San Diego Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Valencia Park Elementary School's ranking?

Valencia Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%).

What schools are Valencia Park Elementary School often compared to?

Valencia Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ingenuity Charter by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

How many students attend Valencia Park Elementary School?

438 students attend Valencia Park Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

54% of Valencia Park Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 16% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Valencia Park Elementary School?

Valencia Park Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Valencia Park Elementary School offer ?

Valencia Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Valencia Park Elementary School part of?

Valencia Park Elementary School is part of San Diego Unified School District.

School Calendar

View the Valencia Park Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:

Event

Date

Spring Break

March 27, 2023 (Monday)

Last Day of School

June 14, 2023 (Wednesday)

School Reviews

5 1/17/2018

I had a wonderful experience attending this school. Class of 1990!!

- Posted by Student/Alumni - Grace Kelsey

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 438 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: <50% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education