Serving 122 students in grades 6-12, Valley Atwater Community ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 122 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Valley Atwater Community's student population of 122 students has grown by 82% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
122 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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School Rankings
The diversity score of Valley Atwater Community is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2007–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Hispanic
82%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 21-year historical data
White
12%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
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Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 20-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Valley Atwater Community?
The graduation rate of Valley Atwater Community is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Valley Atwater Community?
122 students attend Valley Atwater Community.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Valley Atwater Community students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Valley Atwater Community?
Valley Atwater Community has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Valley Atwater Community offer ?
Valley Atwater Community offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Valley Atwater Community part of?
Valley Atwater Community is part of Merced County Office Of Education School District.
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