Valencia Park Elementary School
- Valencia Park Elementary School serves 511 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Valencia Park Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Top Placements
Valencia Park Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Valencia Park Elementary School's student population of 511 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 511 students |
| |
| Gender % |
|
| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
| |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Comparison
- Valencia Park Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has decreased from 26:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Valencia Park Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #4971 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| ||
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 39% |
| ||
| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 50% |
| ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
| ||
| 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% |
| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.64 |
| ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 77% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | San Diego Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Valencia Park Elementary School is Ingenuity Charter (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- San Diego Ingenuity Charter Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 175 students
0.4 miles
6130 Skyline Dr.
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 487-1163 0.4 6-12 175 - San Diego Nye Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 421 students
0.4 miles
981 Valencia Pkwy.
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 430-1200 0.4 K-5 421 - San Diego The O'farrell Charter Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 1,782 student
0.4 miles
6130 Skyline Dr.
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 263-3009 0.4 K-12 1,782 - San Diego Holly Drive Leadership Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 132 students
0.9 miles
4801 Elm St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 266-7333 0.9 K-8 132 - San Diego Horton Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 440 students
1.1 miles
5050 Guymon St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 264-0171 1.1 K-5 440
School Reviews
| 5 I had a wonderful experience attending this school. Class of 1990!! - Posted by Student/Alumni - Grace Kelsey |
Recent Articles
Gangs, drugs, and guns may be more prevalent on public school campuses than parents think. Learn about the high percentage of public school students who are exposed to these dangers each day – and what parents can do to protect their kids.
President Obama’s My Brother’s Keeper initiative aims to improve academic opportunities for students of color, especially African-American boys.
Learn about how public schools across the country are mandating community service hours in order to graduate.
