Below Average
#8162 of 9,539 schools in CA
Valley Oak Online Learning Academy
School · Oakdale Joint Unified
200 Hinkley Ave., Oakdale, CA 95361
Enrollment
36
Student-Teacher
36:1
Score
4.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
36
Student-Teacher
36:1
Score
4.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#8,162 of 9,539
In Oakdale
#8 of 10
public schools
In district
#8 of 9
Oakdale Joint Unified
Academic growth
9.6 / 10
Excellent
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About Valley Oak Online Learning Academy
Valley Oak Online Learning Academy is a public school in Oakdale, CA, part of Oakdale Joint Unified. Valley Oak Online Learning Academy serves approximately 36 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 36:1 student-teacher ratio. Valley Oak Online Learning Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #8,162 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Valley Oak Online Learning Academy show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 4.3 · Below Average
- District avg 5.8
- CA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 36 students, Valley Oak Online Learning Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Valley Oak Online Learning Academy sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Valley Oak Online Learning Academy runs 36:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
Score Breakdown
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Valley Oak Online Learning Academy — Students at Valley Oak Online Learning Academy score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
44.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.6/10.
How Valley Oak Online Learning Academy Compares
See how Valley Oak Online Learning Academy performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
200 Hinkley Ave., Oakdale, CA 95361
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Valley Oak Online Learning Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. Riverbank Language Academy (rated 8.3/10, 5.6 miles away, in nearby Riverbank), which scores notably higher. Another option is Sierra View Elementary (rated 7.2/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Cloverland Elementary (rated 6.8/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Oakdale, see our Oakdale schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 6.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| East Stanislaus High Oakdale | 0.0 mi | 5.0 |
| Oakdale High Oakdale | 0.2 mi | 5.7 |
| Freedom Choice Day School Oakdale | 0.2 mi | — |
| Magnolia Elementary Oakdale | 0.4 mi | 4.2 |
| Fair Oaks Elementary Oakdale | 0.5 mi | 6.7 |
| EAST VALLEY EDUCATION CENTER Oakdale | 0.8 mi | 4.8 |
| Cloverland Elementary Oakdale | 1.3 mi | 6.8 |
| Oakdale Charter Oakdale | 1.3 mi | 6.0 |
| OAKDALE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Oakdale | 1.6 mi | 2.9 |
| Sierra View Elementary Oakdale | 1.3 mi | 7.2 |
| Oakdale Junior High Oakdale | 1.6 mi | 6.3 |
| Mesa Verde Elementary Oakdale | 3.1 mi | 3.9 |
| Riverbank High Riverbank | 4.0 mi | 5.7 |
| California Avenue Elementary Riverbank | 4.4 mi | 3.0 |
| Adelante High Riverbank | 4.3 mi | 6.7 |
| Cardozo Middle Riverbank | 4.4 mi | 6.5 |
| Valley Home Elementary Valley Home | 5.7 mi | 4.1 |
| Crossroads Elementary Riverbank | 5.6 mi | 6.4 |
| Riverbank Language Academy Riverbank | 5.6 mi | 8.3 |
| James C. Enochs High Modesto | 6.4 mi | 6.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 95361 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$91,381
Median Home Value
$479,900
Median Rent
$1,496/mo
Population
35,024
College Educated
23.5%
Homeownership
68.5%
Avg Commute
34.6 min
Poverty Rate
12%
Median Age
39.2
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|---|---|
| Freedom Academy of Imperial Valley Holtville, CA | 4.3 |
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| Tuolumne County Special Education Sonora, CA | 4.3 |
| Ceres Special Education Ceres, CA | 4.4 |
| Shasta County Special Education Redding, CA | 4.4 |
| Sonoma County Court Santa Rosa, CA | 4.4 |
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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 36
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 36:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 44.4%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Stanislaus County
- Phone
- (209) 847-3097
Resources & Links
District
Oakdale Joint Unified- District Enrollment
- 5,173
- Schools in District
- 9
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $14,756
- District Rank
- #8 of 9
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