Valencia Elementary School vs. Pepper Tree Elementary School
Should you attend Valencia Elementary School or Pepper Tree 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
Valencia Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Pepper Tree Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 610 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Valencia Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (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 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 745 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Pepper Tree Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (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 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
610 students
745 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
23:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1291 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#1316 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
67%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
87
107
Grade 1 Students
80
91
Grade 2 Students
77
89
Grade 3 Students
85
102
Grade 4 Students
73
123
Grade 5 Students
108
119
Grade 6 Students
100
114
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
13%
15%
% Hispanic
36%
44%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
45%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
13%
