Serving 9 students in grades 6-12, Valley Atwater Community ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 9 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Valley Atwater Community ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Valley Atwater Community's student population of 9 students has declined by 93% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 57% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
9 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Valley Atwater Community is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
67%
55%
Black
11%
5%
White
11%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
7%
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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Valley Atwater Community?
The graduation rate of Valley Atwater Community is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Valley Atwater Community?
9 students attend Valley Atwater Community.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Valley Atwater Community students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley Atwater Community?
Valley Atwater Community has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Valley Atwater Community offer ?
Valley Atwater Community offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Valley Atwater Community part of?
Valley Atwater Community is part of Merced County Office Of Education School District.
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