Serving 201 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Valle Vista Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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-5
- Enrollment: 201 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Valle Vista Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
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Valle Vista Elementary School's student population of 201 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 43% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
201 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
Valle Vista Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valle Vista Elementary School is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3716 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
33%
12%
Hispanic
50%
55%
Black
5%
5%
White
5%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Valle Vista Elementary School is ranked #3716 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Valle Vista Elementary School?
201 students attend Valle Vista Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Valle Vista Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valle Vista Elementary School?
Valle Vista Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Valle Vista Elementary School offer ?
Valle Vista Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Valle Vista Elementary School part of?
Valle Vista Elementary School is part of Mount Pleasant Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Valle Vista Elementary School located?
Valle Vista Elementary School is located in the Alum Rock neighborhood of San Jose, CA. There are 35 other public schools located in Alum Rock.
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