Carlos Santana Arts Academy vs. Valley Charter Elementary School
Should you attend Carlos Santana Arts Academy or Valley Charter Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Valley Charter Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 379 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Carlos Santana Arts Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower 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 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 296 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Valley Charter Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
379 students
296 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
23:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#7843 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2240 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40-49%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
102
60
Grade 1 Students
49
48
Grade 2 Students
52
48
Grade 3 Students
55
47
Grade 4 Students
64
46
Grade 5 Students
57
47
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
2%
12%
% Hispanic
86%
50%
% Black
8%
3%
% White
3%
28%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
1%
7%
Diversity Score
0.26
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
