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#6683 of 9,539 schools in CA
Valley Life Charter
School · Valley Life Charter District · Visalia, CA
A charter school in Visalia, CA where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3737 West Walnut Ave., Visalia, CA 93277
- Math 31% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 42% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Valley Life Charter score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 37% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Valley Life Charter 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 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
- 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
$79,532
Median home value
$320,500
Median rent
$1,406/mo
College educated
23.1%
Homeownership
60.5%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93277; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent Valley Public Charter IICharter · enrollment unverified | 4.4 | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 757 | Compare → |
| Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | K–12 | 2.9 mi | 1,089 | 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.
Valley Life Charter District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,607NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Valley Life Charter is listed in Valley Life Charter District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valley Life Charter
Valley Life Charter is a public school in Visalia, CA, part of Valley Life Charter District, serving approximately 678 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #6,683 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
What's said publicly about Valley Life Charter
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valley Life Charter
What grades does Valley Life Charter serve?
Valley Life Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Valley Life Charter?
Valley Life Charter has an enrollment of approximately 678 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Life Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Life Charter is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Valley Life Charter rank in CA?
Valley Life Charter ranks #6,683 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Valley Life Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Valley Life Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Life Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valley Life Charter has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Valley Life Charter a charter school?
Yes, Valley Life Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Valley Life Charter a Title I school?
No, Valley Life Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valley Life Charter?
30.8% of students at Valley Life Charter 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
- 678
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Tulare County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.2%
- Phone
- (559) 625-8527
- Area population (ZIP 93277)
- 53,406
- Area average commute
- 20.5 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
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 93277; 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, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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