Valencia Park Elementary School
- Valencia Park Elementary School serves 520 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
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Valencia Park Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Valencia Park Elementary School's student population of 520 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 520 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Valencia Park Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has decreased from 24:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Valencia Park Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #5848 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 15% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 50% | 54% |
| Black | 26% | 6% |
| White | 2% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 77% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | San Diego Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Valencia Park Elementary School is Ingenuity Charter (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Ingenuity Charter (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Ingenuity Charter (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- San Diego Ingenuity Charter Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 111 students
0.4 miles
6130 Skyline Dr.
San Diego, CA 92114
(619)487-1163 0.4 6-12 111 - San Diego Nye Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 461 students
0.4 miles
981 Valencia Pkwy.
San Diego, CA 92114
(619)430-1200 0.4 K-5 461 - San Diego The O'farrell Charter Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 1689 students
0.4 miles
6130 Skyline Dr.
San Diego, CA 92114
(619)263-3009 0.4 K-12 1689 - San Diego Holly Drive Leadership Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 124 students
0.9 miles
4801 Elm St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619)266-7333 0.9 K-8 124 - San Diego Evangeline Roberts Institute Of Learning Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 130 students
1.0 miles
6785 Imperial Ave.
San Diego, CA 92114
(619)674-6019 1.0 K-6 130
School Reviews
| 5 I had a wonderful experience attending this school. Class of 1990!! - Posted by Student/Alumni - Grace Kelsey |
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