Serving 476 students in grades 3-5, Valley Center Elementary School 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 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 476 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Valley Center Elementary serves the southern part of the Valley Center school district, covering an area of approximately 119 square miles. Most families live within a 10-15 minute drive, with an average distance of 7.3 miles to the school's edge, while the furthest boundary is about 13.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Valley Center Elementary School's student population of 476 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
476 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Valley Center Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valley Center Elementary School is 0.57, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7078 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
8%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
62%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
20%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
23%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valley Center Elementary School's ranking?
Valley Center Elementary School is ranked #7078 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Valley Center Elementary School often compared to?
Valley Center Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lilac, Valley Center Prep by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Valley Center Elementary School?
476 students attend Valley Center Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Valley Center Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Valley Center Elementary School?
Valley Center Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Valley Center Elementary School offer ?
Valley Center Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Valley Center Elementary School part of?
Valley Center Elementary School is part of Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District.
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