Below Average
#8504 of 9,539 schools in CA
Valley Home Elementary
Elementary School · Valley Home Joint Elementary · Valley Home, CA
A Valley Home Joint Elementary elementary school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
13231 Pioneer Ave., Valley Home, CA 95361
- Math 27% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 31% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 23.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Valley Home Elementary score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2020, to 29% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (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 40 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Valley Home Elementary 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low230/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$91,381
Median home value
$479,900
Median rent
$1,496/mo
College educated
23.5%
Homeownership
68.5%
Poverty rate
12%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95361; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakdale Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 2.9private | K–12 | 4.4 mi | 68 | Compare → |
| Dent ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–5 | 4.5 mi | 690 | Compare → |
| Escalon Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.4 | K–12 | 4.8 mi | 338 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Valley Home Joint Elementary
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,556NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Valley Home Elementary is listed in Valley Home Joint Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valley Home Elementary
Valley Home Elementary is a public elementary school in Valley Home, CA, part of Valley Home Joint Elementary, serving approximately 186 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 23.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #8,504 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valley Home Elementary
What grades does Valley Home Elementary serve?
Valley Home Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Valley Home Elementary?
Valley Home Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 186 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Home Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Home Elementary is 23.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Valley Home Elementary rank in CA?
Valley Home Elementary ranks #8,504 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Valley Home Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Valley Home Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Valley Home Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valley Home Elementary has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Valley Home Elementary a charter school?
No, Valley Home Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Valley Home Elementary a Title I school?
No, Valley Home Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valley Home Elementary?
44.1% of students at Valley Home Elementary 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
- 186
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Stanislaus County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.5%
- Phone
- (209) 847-0117
- Area population (ZIP 95361)
- 35,024
- Area average commute
- 34.6 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 95361; 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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