Mid Valley Alternative Charter

Mid Valley Alternative Charter is a charter school located in the rural area near Hanford, California. Serving kindergarten through eighth grade, this small public school has an enrollment of 73 students and maintains a student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 24:1 with three full-time equivalent teachers. The school's MySchoolScout rating stands at 3.7 out of 10, reflecting that it is in the 22nd percentile among California schools, with room for academic growth as indicated by its state ranking of #7487 out of 9566 schools statewide.

In terms of test performance, Mid Valley Alternative Charter shows 45% proficiency or above in English Language Arts/Reading and 19% proficiency or above in Math. These scores suggest that while there is a strong base for reading skills, the school may benefit from additional support to enhance math proficiency further. The setting around Mid Valley Alternative Charter is rural, offering students a quiet and close-knit community atmosphere near the town of Hanford.

With an enrollment of 73 students, Mid Valley Alternative Charter is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

While current test scores at Mid Valley Alternative Charter are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

The student-teacher ratio at Mid Valley Alternative Charter is 24.3:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.