Val Verde Student Success Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-10
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-10
Total Students (20-21)
22 students
Total Classroom Teachers (20-21)
4 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
American Indian
(20-21)n/a
n/a
Asian
(20-21)n/a
12%
Hispanic
(20-21)86%
56%
Black
(20-21)5%
5%
White
(20-21)5%
22%
Hawaiian
(20-21)4%
n/a
Two or more races
(20-21)n/a
5%
Graduation Rate
(11-12)<50%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
77%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Val Verde Student Success Academy?
The graduation rate of Val Verde Student Success Academy is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 86%.
How many students attend Val Verde Student Success Academy?
22 students attend Val Verde Student Success Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Val Verde Student Success Academy students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 4% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Val Verde Student Success Academy offer ?
Val Verde Student Success Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-10
What school district is Val Verde Student Success Academy part of?
Val Verde Student Success Academy is part of Val Verde Unified School District.
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