Sycamore Valley Academy vs. Valley Life Charter
Should you attend Sycamore Valley Academy or Valley Life Charter? 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 Life Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 410 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Sycamore Valley Academy 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 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 678 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Valley Life Charter 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 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-12
Total Students
410 students
678 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
43 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#4518 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#4640 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
20-24%
Graduation Rate
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<50%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
63
99
Grade 1 Students
44
73
Grade 2 Students
45
72
Grade 3 Students
43
72
Grade 4 Students
45
74
Grade 5 Students
44
72
Grade 6 Students
46
72
Grade 7 Students
42
61
Grade 8 Students
38
69
Grade 9 Students
-
1
Grade 10 Students
-
6
Grade 11 Students
-
5
Grade 12 Students
-
2
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
53%
47%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
37%
44%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
8%
6%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
