Serving 239 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Visitacion Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 239 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Visitacion Valley Elementary serves the southeastern part of San Francisco, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 0.6 square miles. Families typically have a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Visitacion Valley Elementary School's student population of 239 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
239 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Visitacion Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Visitacion Valley Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3932 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Asian
46%
12%
Hispanic
31%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
7%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Visitacion Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Visitacion Valley Elementary School is ranked #3932 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Visitacion Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Visitacion Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Huerta (Dolores) Elementary School, Guadalupe Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Visitacion Valley Elementary School?
239 students attend Visitacion Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Visitacion Valley Elementary School students are Asian, 31% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hawaiian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Visitacion Valley Elementary School?
Visitacion Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Visitacion Valley Elementary School offer ?
Visitacion Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Visitacion Valley Elementary School part of?
Visitacion Valley Elementary School is part of San Francisco Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Visitacion Valley Elementary School located?
Visitacion Valley Elementary School is located in the Visitacion Valley neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in Visitacion Valley.
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