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 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).
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).
Grades Offered
K-12
K-8
Total Students
678 students
410 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
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
99
63
Grade 1 Students
73
44
Grade 2 Students
72
45
Grade 3 Students
72
43
Grade 4 Students
74
45
Grade 5 Students
72
44
Grade 6 Students
72
46
Grade 7 Students
61
42
Grade 8 Students
69
38
Grade 9 Students
1
-
Grade 10 Students
6
-
Grade 11 Students
5
-
Grade 12 Students
2
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
47%
53%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
44%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
8%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
