Serving 84 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Valley Center Prep 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 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 84 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Valley Center Prep ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Valley Center Prep's student population of 84 students has grown by 68% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
84 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Valley Center Prep ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valley Center Prep is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7581 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
29%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
46%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
24%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valley Center Prep's ranking?
Valley Center Prep is ranked #7581 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Valley Center Prep often compared to?
Valley Center Prepis often viewed alongside schools like Lilac, Valley Center Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Valley Center Prep?
The graduation rate of Valley Center Prep is 60-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Valley Center Prep?
84 students attend Valley Center Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Valley Center Prep students are Hispanic, 29% of students are American Indian, 24% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley Center Prep?
Valley Center Prep has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Valley Center Prep offer ?
Valley Center Prep offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Valley Center Prep part of?
Valley Center Prep is part of Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District.
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