Valley Elementary School
Tel:
(858)748-2007
- Valley Elementary School serves 723 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 46% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Valley Elementary School's student population of 723 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 723 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Valley Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Valley Elementary School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #3066 out of 9,595 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 38% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 61% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 6% |
| White | 25% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 38% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Poway Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Valley Elementary School is Abraxas Continuation High School (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Meadowbrook Middle School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Midland Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Poway Midland Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 629 students
1.0 miles
13910 Midland Rd.
Poway, CA 92064
(858)748-0047 1.0 K-5 629 - Poway Pomerado Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 379 students
1.2 miles
12321 Ninth St.
Poway, CA 92064
(858)748-1320 1.2 K-5 379 - Poway Meadowbrook Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1357 students
1.3 miles
12320 Meadowbrook Ln.
Poway, CA 92064
(858)748-0802 1.3 6-8 1357 - Poway Abraxas Continuation High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 234 students
1.7 miles
12450 Glenoak Rd.
Poway, CA 92064
(858)748-5900 1.7 9-12 234 - Poway Garden Road Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 463 students
1.8 miles
14614 Garden Rd.
Poway, CA 92064
(858)748-0230 1.8 K-5 463
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