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Valleydale Elementary
Elementary School · Azusa Unified
PO Box 500, Azusa, CA 91702
Enrollment
545
Student-Teacher
23.7:1
Score
5.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
545
Student-Teacher
23.7:1
Score
5.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#6,547 of 9,539
In Azusa
#7 of 10
public schools
In district
#7 of 10
Azusa Unified
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About Valleydale Elementary
Valleydale Elementary is a public elementary school in Azusa, CA, part of Azusa Unified. Valleydale Elementary serves approximately 545 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 23.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Valleydale Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #6,547 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Valleydale Elementary show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 5.4 · Average
- District avg 5.8
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Valleydale Elementary runs 23.7:1 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.
38% of students at Valleydale Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Valleydale Elementary — Students at Valleydale Elementary score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
85%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 30 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: 5.9/10.
How Valleydale Elementary Compares
See how Valleydale Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
PO Box 500, Azusa, CA 91702
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Valleydale Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Merwin Elementary (rated 8.2/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Covina), which scores notably higher. Another option is Rowland Avenue Elementary (rated 7.3/10, 2.0 miles away, in nearby West Covina), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Magnolia Elementary (rated 7.0/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Azusa, see our Azusa schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Gladstone Middle Azusa | 0.3 mi | 6.7 |
| Christbridge Academy Azusa | 0.6 mi | — |
| CHRISTBRIDGE ACADEMY Azusa | 0.6 mi | — |
| Paramount Elementary Azusa | 0.7 mi | 6.9 |
| Clifford D. Murray Elementary Azusa | 0.8 mi | 4.3 |
| Fairvalley High (Continuation) Covina | 0.9 mi | 6.6 |
| Covina-Valley Learning Options Academy Covina | 0.9 mi | 5.4 |
| KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER #219 Covina | 1.0 mi | — |
| Northview High Covina | 1.1 mi | 6.4 |
| Las Palmas Middle Covina | 1.2 mi | 7.2 |
| Merwin Elementary Covina | 1.2 mi | 8.2 |
| Legacy Christian PSP Covina | 1.4 mi | — |
| Grovecenter Elementary West Covina | 1.6 mi | 5.6 |
| Cypress Elementary Covina | 1.5 mi | 6.5 |
| Azusa High Azusa | 1.5 mi | 8.2 |
| Charles H. Lee Elementary Azusa | 1.8 mi | 4.5 |
| Magnolia Elementary Azusa | 1.7 mi | 7.0 |
| St. Frances of Rome Elementary Azusa | 1.9 mi | — |
| ST FRANCES OF ROME SCHOOL Azusa | 1.9 mi | 6.4 |
| Rowland Avenue Elementary West Covina | 2.0 mi | 7.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 91702 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$87,577
Median Home Value
$604,600
Median Rent
$1,847/mo
Population
61,766
College Educated
24.2%
Homeownership
59.2%
Avg Commute
31.2 min
Poverty Rate
11.8%
Median Age
34.5
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Valleydale Elementary
What grades does Valleydale Elementary serve?
Valleydale Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Valleydale Elementary?
Valleydale Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 545 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valleydale Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Valleydale Elementary is 23.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Valleydale Elementary rank in CA?
Valleydale Elementary ranks #6,547 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Valleydale Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Valleydale Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Valleydale Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valleydale Elementary has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Valleydale Elementary a charter school?
No, Valleydale Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Valleydale Elementary a Title I school?
No, Valleydale Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valleydale Elementary?
85.0% of students at Valleydale 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 545
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 85.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.2%
- Phone
- (626) 633-8600
Resources & Links
District
Azusa Unified- District Enrollment
- 6,370
- Schools in District
- 11
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $20,748
- District Rank
- #7 of 10
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