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#7028 of 9,539 schools in CA
Green Acres Middle
Middle School · Visalia Unified · Visalia, CA
A Visalia Unified middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1147 North Mooney Blvd., Visalia, CA 93291
- Math 27% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 40% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 28.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Green Acres Middle score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2020, to 33% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Green Acres Middle 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 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,586/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Visalia), 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
$81,502
Median home value
$381,600
Median rent
$1,331/mo
College educated
23.8%
Homeownership
59.6%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93291; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent Valley Public Charter IICharter · enrollment unverified | 4.4 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 757 | Compare → |
| Divisadero MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 7–8 | 1.5 mi | 759 | Compare → |
| Valley Life CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.3 | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 678 | Compare → |
| Ridgeview MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 7–8 | 2.4 mi | 932 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Visalia Unified
- Schools in district
- 41
- Rank in district
- #29 of 40
- District spending per student
- $17,005NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Green Acres Middle is listed in Visalia Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Green Acres Middle
Green Acres Middle is a public middle school in Visalia, CA, part of Visalia Unified, serving approximately 769 students in grades 6th-8th with a 28.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #7,028 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Green Acres Middle
What grades does Green Acres Middle serve?
Green Acres Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Green Acres Middle?
Green Acres Middle has an enrollment of approximately 769 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Green Acres Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Green Acres Middle is 28.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Green Acres Middle rank in CA?
Green Acres Middle ranks #7,028 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Green Acres Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Green Acres Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Green Acres Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Green Acres Middle has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Green Acres Middle a charter school?
No, Green Acres Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Green Acres Middle a Title I school?
No, Green Acres Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Green Acres Middle?
62.9% of students at Green Acres Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 769
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 28.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Tulare County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.8%
- Phone
- (559) 730-7671
- Area population (ZIP 93291)
- 63,049
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 32.7
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 93291; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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