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Valley Oaks Elementary School

21 C St.
Galt, CA 95632
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Valley Oaks Elementary School serves 530 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 530 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 31%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 38%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Valley Oaks Elementary School's student population of 530 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
530 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Valley Oaks Elementary School is 0.28, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
31%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
38%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
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12%
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Hispanic
84%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
14%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.28
0.63
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Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Galt Joint Union Elementary School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Valley Oaks Elementary School often compared to?

Valley Oaks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vernon E. Greer Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Valley Oaks Elementary School?

530 students attend Valley Oaks Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

84% of Valley Oaks Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley Oaks Elementary School?

Valley Oaks Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Valley Oaks Elementary School offer ?

Valley Oaks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Valley Oaks Elementary School part of?

Valley Oaks Elementary School is part of Galt Joint Union Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 530 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 31%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 38%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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