Valentine Elementary School
Valentine Elementary School serves 586 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Valentine Elementary School placed in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 93% (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 94% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Top Placements
Valentine Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
School Overview
Valentine Elementary School's student population of 586 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2015) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 586 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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School Comparison
Valentine Elementary School is ranked within the top 1% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Valentine Elementary School is 0.62, which is less 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 | #17 out of 9602 schools (Top 1%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 93% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 94% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 54% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 28% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 12% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 4% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08) | 1% | 10% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | San Marino Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Valentine Elementary School is San Marino High School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Huntington Middle School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- San Marino Huntington Middle School Math: 81% | Reading: 82%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 6-8 | 738 students10
0.1 miles
1700 Hntngtn Dr.
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 299-7060 0.1 6-8 738 - San Gabriel Coolidge Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 357 students10
0.7 miles
421 N. Mission Dr.
San Gabriel, CA 91775
(626) 282-6952 0.7 K-5 357 - Alhambra Martha Baldwin Elementary School Math: 63% | Reading: 71%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-8 | 1,100 student10
1.0 miles
900 S. Almansor St.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-3300 1 K-8 1,100 - San Gabriel Washington Elementary School Math: 58% | Reading: 67%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 513 students10
1.1 miles
300 N. San Marino Ave.
San Gabriel, CA 91775
(626) 282-3926 1.1 K-5 513 - Alhambra Granada Elementary School Math: 32% | Reading: 51%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-8 | 444 students10
1.2 miles
100 S. Granada Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-3600 1.2 K-8 444
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