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Veva Blunt Elementary School

1119 S. Chinowth Rd.
Visalia, CA 93277
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Top 20%
Tel: (559) 730-7793
www.vusd.org
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Veva Blunt Elementary School serves 556 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Veva Blunt Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% 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: 556 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20% in CA
  • Math Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Veva Blunt Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

School Overview

Veva Blunt Elementary School's student population of 556 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
556 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Veva Blunt Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Veva Blunt Elementary School is 0.44, 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
This School
State Level (CA)
Overall Testing Rank
#715 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
3%
12%
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Hispanic
73%
56%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
15%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.44
0.63
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Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Visalia Unified School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Veva Blunt Elementary School's ranking?

Veva Blunt Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 20%).

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

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

How many students attend Veva Blunt Elementary School?

556 students attend Veva Blunt Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

73% of Veva Blunt Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Veva Blunt Elementary School?

Veva Blunt Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Veva Blunt Elementary School offer ?

Veva Blunt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Veva Blunt Elementary School part of?

Veva Blunt Elementary School is part of Visalia Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 556 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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