Valley Life Charter vs. Sycamore Valley Academy
Should you attend Valley Life Charter or Sycamore Valley Academy? 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
Valley Life Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Overview
Serving 662 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 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 392 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 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-12
K-8
Total Students
662 students
392 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
26:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#4640 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#4518 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
35-39%
Graduation Rate
<50%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
82
59
Grade 1 Students
73
44
Grade 2 Students
73
44
Grade 3 Students
76
46
Grade 4 Students
75
45
Grade 5 Students
73
43
Grade 6 Students
74
44
Grade 7 Students
64
35
Grade 8 Students
55
32
Grade 9 Students
6
-
Grade 10 Students
5
-
Grade 11 Students
4
-
Grade 12 Students
2
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
45%
53%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
46%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
10%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
