Vieja Valley Elementary School
Vieja Valley Elementary School serves 343 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Vieja Valley 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 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Vieja Valley Elementary School places 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%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Vieja Valley Elementary School's student population of 343 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
Total Students | 343 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Vieja Valley Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Vieja Valley Elementary School is 0.57, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1562 out of 9602 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 50% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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American Indian | 1% | 1% |
Asian | 1% | 12% |
Hispanic | 35% | 54% |
Black | 2% | 5% |
White | 56% | 23% |
Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.64 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 27% | 53% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | HOPE Elementary School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Vieja Valley Elementary School is San Marcos Senior High School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Santa Barbara County Community (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Hope Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Santa Barbara San Marcos Senior High School Math: 38% | Reading: 61%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 2,100 students10
1.0 miles
4750 Hollister Ave.
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 967-4581 1 9-12 2,100 - Santa Barbara Hope Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-6 | 312 students10
1.1 miles
3970-a La Colina Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 563-2974 1.1 K-6 312 - Santa Barbara Santa Barbara County Community Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 24 students10
1.1 miles
4400 Cathedral Oaks Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93160
(805) 967-5307 1.1 7-12 24 - Santa Barbara Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 100 students10
1.1 miles
4400 Cathedral Oaks Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 967-5307 1.1 7-12 100 - Santa Barbara Santa Barbara County Rop-south Vocational School Grades: 9-12
1.1 miles
4400 Cathedral Oaks Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93160
(805) 967-4711 1.1 9-12 n/a
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