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Blue Oak Academy
Elementary School · Blue Oak Academy District · Visalia, CA
A charter elementary school in Visalia, CA where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 1189, Visalia, CA 93279
- Math 20% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 38% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 25.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Blue Oak Academy score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2018, to 29% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Blue Oak 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,586/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annie R. MitchellEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–6 | 1.7 mi | 773 | Compare → |
| George L. Snowden ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 2–3 | 1.9 mi | 319 | Compare → |
| Mineral King ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–6 | 1.9 mi | 563 | Compare → |
| Pinkham ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–6 | 2.0 mi | 477 | 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.
Blue Oak Academy District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $11,810NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Blue Oak Academy is listed in Blue Oak Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Blue Oak Academy
Blue Oak Academy is a public elementary school in Visalia, CA, part of Blue Oak Academy District, serving approximately 414 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 25.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 out of 10 and ranks #9,396 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Blue Oak Academy
What grades does Blue Oak Academy serve?
Blue Oak Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Blue Oak Academy?
Blue Oak Academy has an enrollment of approximately 414 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Oak Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Blue Oak Academy is 25.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Blue Oak Academy rank in CA?
Blue Oak Academy ranks #9,396 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Blue Oak Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Blue Oak Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 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 Blue Oak Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Blue Oak Academy has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Blue Oak Academy a charter school?
Yes, Blue Oak Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Blue Oak Academy a Title I school?
No, Blue Oak Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blue Oak Academy?
40.3% of students at Blue Oak 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
- 414
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Tulare County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.6%
- Phone
- (559) 730-7422
Official sources & links
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.
- 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.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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