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#3976 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 42% in state
Open Valley Independent Study
School · Patterson Joint Unified · Patterson, CA
A Patterson Joint Unified school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
640 M St., Patterson, CA 95363
- Math 8% vs CA 33% (2024)
- Reading 19% vs CA 50% (2024)
- 69.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Open Valley Independent Study score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 29 points since 2020, to 14% in 2024, across a 10-year record (2015–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Open Valley Independent Study 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 60Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,236/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Patterson), 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
$99,321
Median home value
$448,000
Median rent
$1,464/mo
College educated
15.2%
Homeownership
72%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95363; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Patterson Joint Unified
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #3 of 9
- District spending per student
- $16,187NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Open Valley Independent Study is listed in Patterson Joint Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Open Valley Independent Study
Open Valley Independent Study is a public school in Patterson, CA, part of Patterson Joint Unified, serving approximately 136 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 22.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,976 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Open Valley Independent Study
What grades does Open Valley Independent Study serve?
Open Valley Independent Study serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Open Valley Independent Study?
Open Valley Independent Study has an enrollment of approximately 136 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Open Valley Independent Study?
The student-teacher ratio at Open Valley Independent Study is 22.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Open Valley Independent Study rank in CA?
Open Valley Independent Study ranks #3,976 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Open Valley Independent Study's MySchoolScout rating?
Open Valley Independent Study has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Open Valley Independent Study?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Open Valley Independent Study has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is Open Valley Independent Study a charter school?
No, Open Valley Independent Study is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Open Valley Independent Study a Title I school?
No, Open Valley Independent Study is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Open Valley Independent Study?
77.9% of students at Open Valley Independent Study 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 136
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Stanislaus County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.8%
- Phone
- (209) 892-4720
- 4-Year Graduation
- 69.5%
- Area population (ZIP 95363)
- 30,407
- Area average commute
- 44.7 min
- Area median age
- 32.5
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 95363; this does not measure the attendance area.
- 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, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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