Public Safety Academy vs. Green Valley Middle School
Should you attend Public Safety Academy or Green Valley Middle 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
Public Safety Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Green Valley Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 746 students in grades 5-12, Public Safety Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 830 students in grades 6-8, Green Valley Middle 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% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
5-12
6-8
Total Students
746 students
830 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
24:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#911 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#2017 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
65%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
44%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
n/a
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
101
-
Grade 6 Students
125
263
Grade 7 Students
127
271
Grade 8 Students
127
296
Grade 9 Students
101
-
Grade 10 Students
62
-
Grade 11 Students
64
-
Grade 12 Students
39
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
20%
33%
% Hispanic
42%
20%
% Black
8%
10%
% White
19%
22%
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
% Two or more races
9%
14%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.78
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
17%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
