Below Average
#8272 of 9,539 schools in CA
Virginia Peterson Elementary
Elementary School · Paso Robles Joint Unified · Paso Robles, CA
A Paso Robles Joint Unified elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 7010, Paso Robles, CA 93447
- Math 25% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 38% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 22:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Virginia Peterson Elementary score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 31% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Virginia Peterson 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,234/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almond Acres Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | K–8 | 1.2 mi | 471 | Compare → |
| Pat Butler ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 380 | Compare → |
| Winifred Pifer ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 400 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Paso Robles Joint Unified
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #8 of 12
- District spending per student
- $16,315NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Virginia Peterson Elementary is listed in Paso Robles Joint Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Virginia Peterson Elementary
Virginia Peterson Elementary is a public elementary school in Paso Robles, CA, part of Paso Robles Joint Unified, serving approximately 396 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 22:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #8,272 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Virginia Peterson Elementary
What grades does Virginia Peterson Elementary serve?
Virginia Peterson Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Virginia Peterson Elementary?
Virginia Peterson Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 396 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Virginia Peterson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Virginia Peterson Elementary is 22:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Virginia Peterson Elementary rank in CA?
Virginia Peterson Elementary ranks #8,272 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Virginia Peterson Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Virginia Peterson Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Virginia Peterson Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Virginia Peterson Elementary has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Virginia Peterson Elementary a charter school?
No, Virginia Peterson Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Virginia Peterson Elementary a Title I school?
No, Virginia Peterson Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Virginia Peterson Elementary?
67.7% of students at Virginia Peterson 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 396
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- San Luis Obispo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.5%
- Phone
- (805) 769-1250
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.
- 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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