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#8681 of 9,539 schools in CA
Van Buren Elementary
Elementary School · Jurupa Unified · Jurupa Valley, CA
A Jurupa Unified elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
9501 Jurupa Rd., Jurupa Valley, CA 92509
- Math 16% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 25% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 23.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Van Buren Elementary score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 21% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 29% (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
90%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Van Buren Elementary 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,711/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jurupa Valley), 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
$95,218
Median home value
$501,200
Median rent
$1,698/mo
College educated
14.4%
Homeownership
71.5%
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92509; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | K–6 | 1.2 mi | 741 | Compare → |
| Cottonwood MontessoriPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.3 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| We Kare DaycarePrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 1.3 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Stone Avenue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–6 | 1.4 mi | 633 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Jurupa Unified
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #21 of 24
- District spending per student
- $20,052NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Van Buren Elementary is listed in Jurupa Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Van Buren Elementary
Van Buren Elementary is a public elementary school in Jurupa Valley, CA, part of Jurupa Unified, serving approximately 468 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 23.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #8,681 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Van Buren Elementary
What grades does Van Buren Elementary serve?
Van Buren Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Van Buren Elementary?
Van Buren Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 468 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Buren Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Van Buren Elementary is 23.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Van Buren Elementary rank in CA?
Van Buren Elementary ranks #8,681 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Van Buren Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Van Buren Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Van Buren Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Van Buren Elementary has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Van Buren Elementary a charter school?
No, Van Buren Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Van Buren Elementary a Title I school?
No, Van Buren Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Van Buren Elementary?
90.0% of students at Van Buren 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
- 468
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Riverside County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.3%
- Phone
- (951) 360-2865
- Area population (ZIP 92509)
- 80,149
- Area average commute
- 30.8 min
- Area median age
- 33
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 92509; 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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