Valinda School Of Academics
Tel:
(626) 933-4700
Valinda School Of Academics serves 542 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower 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.
Valinda School Of Academics placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than 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 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Valinda School Of Academics's student population of 542 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 542 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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School Comparison
Valinda School Of Academics 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 diversity score of Valinda School Of Academics is 0.24, 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 | #5649 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 8% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 87% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 2% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 72% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hacienda La Puente Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Valinda School Of Academics is William Workman High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Grandview College Preparatory Academy (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- La Puente Grandview College Preparatory Academy Grades: K-8 | 567 students
0.6 miles
795 N. Grandview Ln.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 933-4901 0.6 K-8 567 - La Puente Wing Lane Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 304 students
0.6 miles
16605 Wing Ln.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 933-5900 0.6 K-5 304 - La Puente William Workman High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,080 student
0.7 miles
16303 E. Temple Ave.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 933-8800 0.7 9-12 1,080 - La Puente Del Valle Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 363 students
0.8 miles
801 N. Del Valle St.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 933-4100 0.8 K-6 363 - La Puente Fairgrove Academy Grades: K-8 | 898 students
1.0 miles
15540 Fairgrove Ave.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 933-8500 1.0 K-8 898
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