Serving 833 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Apricot Valley Elementary School 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 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 833 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Apricot Valley Elementary School's student population of 833 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
833 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
Apricot Valley Elementary School 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 Apricot Valley Elementary School is 0.59, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#5759 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
62%
55%
Black
9%
5%
White
9%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Apricot Valley Elementary School is ranked #5759 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Apricot Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Apricot Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northmead Elementary School, Las Palmas Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Apricot Valley Elementary School?
833 students attend Apricot Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Apricot Valley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Apricot Valley Elementary School?
Apricot Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Apricot Valley Elementary School offer ?
Apricot Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Apricot Valley Elementary School part of?
Apricot Valley Elementary School is part of Patterson Joint Unified School District.
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