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#5632 of 9,539 schools in CA
Valley Oaks Elementary
Elementary School · Galt Joint Union Elementary · Galt, CA
A Galt Joint Union Elementary elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
21 C St., Galt, CA 95632
- Math 32% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 40% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Valley Oaks Elementary score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 13 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 36% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Valley Oaks Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 72Very Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,914/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Galt), 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
$90,933
Median home value
$487,500
Median rent
$1,490/mo
College educated
21.6%
Homeownership
76.2%
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95632; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galt Adventist ChristianPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Galt Adventist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Fairsite ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K | 0.6 mi | 108 | Compare → |
| Vernon E. Greer ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 524 | 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.
Galt Joint Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #6 of 7
- District spending per student
- $16,298NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Valley Oaks Elementary is listed in Galt Joint Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valley Oaks Elementary
Valley Oaks Elementary is a public elementary school in Galt, CA, part of Galt Joint Union Elementary, serving approximately 515 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #5,632 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valley Oaks Elementary
What grades does Valley Oaks Elementary serve?
Valley Oaks Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Valley Oaks Elementary?
Valley Oaks Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 515 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Oaks Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Oaks Elementary is 22.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Valley Oaks Elementary rank in CA?
Valley Oaks Elementary ranks #5,632 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Valley Oaks Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Valley Oaks Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Oaks Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valley Oaks Elementary has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Valley Oaks Elementary a charter school?
No, Valley Oaks Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Valley Oaks Elementary a Title I school?
No, Valley Oaks Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valley Oaks Elementary?
78.6% of students at Valley Oaks 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 515
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Sacramento County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.2%
- Phone
- (209) 745-1564
- Area population (ZIP 95632)
- 31,889
- Area average commute
- 32.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
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 95632; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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