Serving 422 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Valencia Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to 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 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 422 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Valencia Park Elementary School's student population of 422 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
422 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Valencia Park Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#5622 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
14%
12%
Hispanic
54%
56%
Black
19%
5%
White
3%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 is ranked #5622 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Valencia Park Elementary School?
422 students attend Valencia Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Valencia Park Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valencia Park Elementary School?
Valencia Park Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
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.
In what neighborhood is Valencia Park Elementary School located?
Valencia Park Elementary School is located in the Valencia Park neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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