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#8975 of 9,539 schools in CA
Based on limited data
Apple Valley Virtual Academy
Elementary School · Apple Valley Unified · Apple Valley, CA
An Apple Valley Unified elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
12555 Navajo Rd., Apple Valley, CA 92308
- Math 14% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 34% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 25.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Apple Valley Virtual Academy score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Apple Valley Virtual Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,137/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Apple Valley), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,484
Median home value
$360,800
Median rent
$1,390/mo
College educated
17%
Homeownership
71.1%
Poverty rate
19.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92308; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Desert Premier AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 284 | Compare → |
| Sandia ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.1 | K–8 | 1.2 mi | 884 | Compare → |
| Yucca Loma ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.6 | K–6 | 1.5 mi | 667 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Apple Valley Unified
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #6 of 14
- District spending per student
- $12,735NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Apple Valley Virtual Academy is listed in Apple Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Apple Valley Virtual Academy
Apple Valley Virtual Academy is a public elementary school in Apple Valley, CA, part of Apple Valley Unified, serving approximately 226 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 25.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #8,975 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (2024 CAASPP) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 CAASPP).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Apple Valley Virtual Academy
What grades does Apple Valley Virtual Academy serve?
Apple Valley Virtual Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Apple Valley Virtual Academy?
Apple Valley Virtual Academy has an enrollment of approximately 226 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Apple Valley Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Apple Valley Virtual Academy is 25.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Apple Valley Virtual Academy rank in CA?
Apple Valley Virtual Academy ranks #8,975 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Apple Valley Virtual Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Apple Valley Virtual Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Apple Valley Virtual Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Apple Valley Virtual Academy has 14% math proficiency (2024 CAASPP) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 CAASPP).
Is Apple Valley Virtual Academy a charter school?
No, Apple Valley Virtual Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Apple Valley Virtual Academy a Title I school?
No, Apple Valley Virtual Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Apple Valley Virtual Academy?
85.0% of students at Apple Valley Virtual Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 226
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Bernardino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 73.9%
- Phone
- (760) 247-8001
- Area population (ZIP 92308)
- 42,402
- Area average commute
- 41.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92308; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 CAASPP; directory SY 2023–24
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