Ygnacio Valley Elementary School serves 423 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Ygnacio Valley 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 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 423 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ygnacio Valley Elementary School's student population of 423 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
423 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Ygnacio Valley 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 Ygnacio Valley Elementary School is 0.35, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3379 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
7%
12%

Hispanic
80%
56%

Black
1%
5%

White
3%
21%

Hawaiian
1%
n/a

Two or more races
8%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
7%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ygnacio Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Ygnacio Valley Elementary School is ranked #3379 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Ygnacio Valley Elementary School?
423 students attend Ygnacio Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Ygnacio Valley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ygnacio Valley Elementary School?
Ygnacio Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ygnacio Valley Elementary School offer ?
Ygnacio Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ygnacio Valley Elementary School part of?
Ygnacio Valley Elementary School is part of MT. Diablo Unified School District.
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