Valley Springs Elementary School
Tel:
(209)754-2141
- Valley Springs Elementary School serves 479 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Valley Springs Elementary School's student population of 479 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 479 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Valley Springs Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 27:1 has decreased from 28:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Valley Springs Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. 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 | #5851 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 26% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 27:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 11% |
| Hispanic | 23% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 70% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 41% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Calaveras Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Valley Springs Elementary School is Calaveras River Academy (7.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Toyon Middle School (4.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Jenny Lind Elementary School (3.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Valley Springs Jenny Lind Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 519 students
3.9 miles
5100 Dr.r Rd.
Valley Springs, CA 95252
(209)754-2350 3.9 K-6 519 - Valley Springs Toyon Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 450 students
4.2 miles
3412 Double Spring Rd.
Valley Springs, CA 95252
(209)754-2137 4.2 7-8 450 - San Andreas Calaveras River Academy Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 28 students
7.7 miles
150 Old Oak Rd.
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209)754-1996 7.7 6-12 28 - San Andreas Mountain Oaks Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 481 students
7.7 miles
150 Old Oak Rd.
San Andreas, CA 95249
(888)686-6257 7.7 K-12 481 - San Andreas Calaveras Unified Alternative-sierra Hills Education Center Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 52 students
8.0 miles
501 Gold Strike Rd.
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209)754-2123 8.0 K-12 52
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