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#7844 of 9,539 schools in CA

Valley Robotics Academy

School · Lodi Unified · Lodi, CA

A Lodi Unified school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1305 East Vine St., Lodi, CA 95240

  • Math 33% vs CA 36% (2024)
  • Reading 46% vs CA 47% (2024)
  • 1/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.5Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data4
Annual Change-1.89 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency29.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-16.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.9 pts
Overall Proficiency38% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-5.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
College Readiness2.5Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.4:1
District spending per student$16,533
Chronic Absenteeism38.1%

Students at Valley Robotics Academy score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency33%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
36%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency46%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
47%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2020, to 40% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).

Show all 4 years by subject
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
49%
2024
Math
33%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

55.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Valley Robotics 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 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average339/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$76,870

Median home value

$443,700

Median rent

$1,439/mo

College educated

18.4%

Homeownership

49.7%

Poverty rate

16.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95240; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses1of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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IndependenceEnrollment path unverified5.9K–120.0 mi253Compare →
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Vista Oaks CharterCharter · enrollment unverified7.8K–122.0 mi948Compare →
Stockton Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.6privateK–124.9 mi207Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Lodi Unified

Schools in district
49
Rank in district
#39 of 46
District spending per student
$16,533NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Valley Robotics Academy is listed in Lodi Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Valley Robotics Academy

Valley Robotics Academy is a public school in Lodi, CA, part of Lodi Unified, serving approximately 286 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #7,844 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Valley Robotics Academy

What grades does Valley Robotics Academy serve?

Valley Robotics Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Valley Robotics Academy?

Valley Robotics Academy has an enrollment of approximately 286 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Robotics Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Valley Robotics Academy is 20.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Valley Robotics Academy rank in CA?

Valley Robotics Academy ranks #7,844 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Valley Robotics Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Valley Robotics Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Robotics Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Valley Robotics Academy has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).

Is Valley Robotics Academy a charter school?

No, Valley Robotics Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Valley Robotics Academy a Title I school?

No, Valley Robotics Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valley Robotics Academy?

55.6% of students at Valley Robotics 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
286
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
alternative
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
San Joaquin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
38.1%
Area population (ZIP 95240)
50,682
Area average commute
25.3 min
Area median age
33.9
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 95240; 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, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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