Very Good
#1916 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 20% in state
Valencia Academy of the Arts
Elementary School · EL Rancho Unified · Pico Rivera, CA
An EL Rancho Unified elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9241 East Cosgrove St., Pico Rivera, CA 90660
- Math 46% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 49% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 24.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Valencia Academy of the Arts score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 47% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Valencia Academy of the Arts sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,500/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pico Rivera), 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
$86,956
Median home value
$621,400
Median rent
$1,775/mo
College educated
15.8%
Homeownership
70.1%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90660; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Hilary Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 148 | Compare → |
| St. HilaryPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 117 | Compare → |
| Rio Vista ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 386 | Compare → |
| South Ranchito Dual Language AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 351 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
EL Rancho Unified
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #3 of 13
- District spending per student
- $18,565NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Valencia Academy of the Arts is listed in El Rancho Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valencia Academy of the Arts
Valencia Academy of the Arts is a public elementary school in Pico Rivera, CA, part of EL Rancho Unified, serving approximately 397 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 24.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,916 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valencia Academy of the Arts
What grades does Valencia Academy of the Arts serve?
Valencia Academy of the Arts serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Valencia Academy of the Arts?
Valencia Academy of the Arts has an enrollment of approximately 397 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valencia Academy of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Valencia Academy of the Arts is 24.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Valencia Academy of the Arts rank in CA?
Valencia Academy of the Arts ranks #1,916 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Valencia Academy of the Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Valencia Academy of the Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Valencia Academy of the Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valencia Academy of the Arts has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Valencia Academy of the Arts a charter school?
No, Valencia Academy of the Arts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Valencia Academy of the Arts a Title I school?
No, Valencia Academy of the Arts is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valencia Academy of the Arts?
80.4% of students at Valencia Academy of the Arts 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 397
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.5%
- Phone
- (562) 801-7670
- Area population (ZIP 90660)
- 60,821
- Area average commute
- 30.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 90660; 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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