310 N. Akers Rd.
Visalia, CA 93291
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Willow Glen Elementary School serves 547 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Willow Glen Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 547 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in CA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 40-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Willow Glen Elementary School's student population of 547 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
547 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Willow Glen Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Willow Glen Elementary School is 0.40, 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)
Overall Testing Rank
#1919 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
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American Indian
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n/a
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Asian
4%
12%
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Hispanic
76%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
17%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.40
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Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

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

21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

How many students attend Willow Glen Elementary School?

547 students attend Willow Glen Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

76% of Willow Glen Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Willow Glen Elementary School?

Willow Glen Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Willow Glen Elementary School offer ?

Willow Glen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8

What school district is Willow Glen Elementary School part of?

Willow Glen Elementary School is part of Visalia Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 547 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 40-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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