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#4830 of 9,539 schools in CA
Great Valley Academy
Elementary School · Great Valley Academy District · Modesto, CA
A charter elementary school in Modesto, CA where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3200 Tully Rd., Modesto, CA 95350
- Math 35% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 38% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 24.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Great Valley Academy score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 37% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (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
45.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Great Valley 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 33Car-Dependent
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,128/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Modesto), 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
$73,611
Median home value
$397,100
Median rent
$1,483/mo
College educated
19.9%
Homeownership
57.2%
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95350; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodrow ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–5 | 0.3 mi | 395 | Compare → |
| Catherine Everett ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 414 | Compare → |
| George Eisenhut ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 514 | Compare → |
| Elihu Beard ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 440 | 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.
Great Valley Academy District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,113NCES 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.
Great Valley Academy is listed in Great Valley Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Great Valley Academy
Great Valley Academy is a public elementary school in Modesto, CA, part of Great Valley Academy District, serving approximately 897 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 24.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,830 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Great Valley Academy
What grades does Great Valley Academy serve?
Great Valley Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Great Valley Academy?
Great Valley Academy has an enrollment of approximately 897 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Great Valley Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Great Valley Academy is 24.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Great Valley Academy rank in CA?
Great Valley Academy ranks #4,830 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Great Valley Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Great Valley Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Great Valley Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Great Valley Academy has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Great Valley Academy a charter school?
Yes, Great Valley Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Great Valley Academy a Title I school?
No, Great Valley Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Great Valley Academy?
45.2% of students at Great Valley 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
- 897
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Stanislaus County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.2%
- Phone
- (209) 576-2283
- Area population (ZIP 95350)
- 55,984
- Area average commute
- 28.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
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.
- 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 95350; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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