Serving 118 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Valley Center Prep 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 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 118 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Valley Center Prep ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Valley Center Prep's student population of 118 students has grown by 136% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
118 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Valley Center Prep ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valley Center Prep is 0.68, which is more 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
#2186 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
21:1
American Indian
14%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
48%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
26%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Prep's ranking?
Valley Center Prep is ranked #2186 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Valley Center Prep often compared to?
Valley Center Prepis often viewed alongside schools like Lilac, Valley Center Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Valley Center Prep?
The graduation rate of Valley Center Prep is 40-59%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Valley Center Prep?
118 students attend Valley Center Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Valley Center Prep students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 14% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley Center Prep?
Valley Center Prep has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Valley Center Prep offer ?
Valley Center Prep offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Valley Center Prep part of?
Valley Center Prep is part of Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District.
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