Below Average
#8162 of 9,539 schools in CA
Valley Oak Online Learning Academy
School · Oakdale Joint Unified · Oakdale, CA
An Oakdale Joint Unified school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
200 Hinkley Ave., Oakdale, CA 95361
- Math 6% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 44% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 36:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Valley Oak Online Learning Academy score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 5 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 25% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Valley Oak Online Learning Academy 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 84Very Walkable
- Bike 69Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,614/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oakdale), 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
$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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakdale Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 2.9 | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 68 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Oakdale Joint Unified
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #8 of 9
- District spending per student
- $14,756NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Valley Oak Online Learning Academy is listed in Oakdale Joint Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valley Oak Online Learning Academy
Valley Oak Online Learning Academy is a public school in Oakdale, CA, part of Oakdale Joint Unified, serving approximately 36 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 36:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #8,162 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valley Oak Online Learning Academy
What grades does Valley Oak Online Learning Academy serve?
Valley Oak Online Learning Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Valley Oak Online Learning Academy?
Valley Oak Online Learning Academy has an enrollment of approximately 36 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Oak Online Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Oak Online Learning Academy is 36:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Valley Oak Online Learning Academy rank in CA?
Valley Oak Online Learning Academy ranks #8,162 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Valley Oak Online Learning Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Valley Oak Online Learning Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Oak Online Learning Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valley Oak Online Learning Academy has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Valley Oak Online Learning Academy a charter school?
No, Valley Oak Online Learning Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Valley Oak Online Learning Academy a Title I school?
No, Valley Oak Online Learning Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valley Oak Online Learning Academy?
44.4% of students at Valley Oak Online Learning Academy 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
- 36
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 36:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Stanislaus County
- Phone
- (209) 847-3097
- 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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