Valley Charter Elementary School

16514 Nordhoff St.
North Hills, CA 91343
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 287 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Valley Charter Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 287 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Valley Charter Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Valley Charter Elementary School's student population of 287 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
287 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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School Rankings

Valley Charter Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valley Charter Elementary School 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
#1272 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)
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45-49%
34%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Valley Charter Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
55-59%
49%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Valley Charter Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
12%
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Hispanic
46%
56%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
31%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.68
This chart display the diversity score of Valley Charter Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Valley Charter Elementary School's ranking?
Valley Charter Elementary School is ranked #1272 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Valley Charter Elementary School often compared to?
Valley Charter Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carlos Santana Arts Academy, Vintage Math/science/technology Magnet by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Valley Charter Elementary School?
287 students attend Valley Charter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Valley Charter Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley Charter Elementary School?
Valley Charter Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Valley Charter Elementary School offer ?
Valley Charter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Valley Charter Elementary School part of?
Valley Charter Elementary School is part of Valley Charter Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 287 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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