Valley Center Elementary

Summary:

Valley Center Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in the Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District in California, with 448 students. Over the past several years, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of California elementary schools, with a 2 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger.

The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance between Valley Center Elementary and the nearby schools in the Escondido Union School District, as well as the state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 32.51% of Valley Center Elementary students were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 47.04% statewide and 29.36% for the Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District. The school's performance on science assessments (CAST) was also below state and district averages, with only 15.83% of students proficient or better.

Additionally, Valley Center Elementary has experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 12.7% in 2018-2019 to 46.5% in 2021-2022, which is significantly higher than the state average and the nearby schools in the Escondido Union School District. The school also has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 64.29% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than the state average and the rates at most of the nearby schools.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 28751 Cole Grade Rd.
       Valley Center, CA  92082-6575


(760) 749-1631

District: Valley Center-Pauma Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
4039th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,377 Help


Students who attend Valley Center Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Valley Center Middle
High:    Valley Center High

Student/teacher ratio:  24.2 Help
Number of students:  459

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
59.3%
White:
22.4%
American Indian:
9.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Valley Center Elementary ranks worse than 68.9% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.71. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (59.3%), White (22.4%), American Indian (9.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Valley Center Elementary is 24.2, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Valley Center Elementary is $11,377. 2 elementary schools in the Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Valley Center Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Valley Center Elementary 4039th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Valley Center Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Valley Center-Pauma Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Valley Center-Pauma Unified 1288th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Valley Center Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Valley Center Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 51.45 2079th 4809 56.8%
2005 46.06 2391st 4822 50.4%
2006 54.26 1995th 4818 58.6%
2007 63.34 1667th 5113 67.4%
2008 57.18 1987th 5113 61.1%
2009 46.04 2706th 5193 47.9%
2010 54.48 2296th 5314 56.8%
2011 48.22 2711th 5377 49.6%
2012 56.12 2266th 5390 58.0%
2013 46.79 2876th 5530 48.0%
2015 39.41 3048th 5611 45.7%
2016 29.90 3780th 5614 32.7%
2017 24.91 4268th 5692 25.0%
2018 26.96 4083rd 5662 27.9%
2019 30.96 3857th 5789 33.4%
2021 26.87 1004th 1417 29.1%
2022 22.74 4570th 5883 22.3%
2023 23.85 4473rd 5874 23.9%
2024 28.71 4039th 5862 31.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Valley Center Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.98 279th 339 17.7%
2022 7.48 580th 610 4.9%
2024 2.44 656th 669 1.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Valley Center Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.63 1783rd 3246 45.1%
2019 36.13 2047th 3275 37.5%
2021 30.99 461st 602 23.4%
2022 33.63 2310th 3311 30.2%
2023 24.93 2883rd 3250 11.3%
2024 28.61 2639th 3160 16.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Valley Center Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.37 1778th 2420 26.5%
2024 31.12 1756th 2634 33.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Valley Center Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.82 4424th 5084 13.0%
2019 21.52 4451st 5173 14.0%
2021 23.99 930th 1110 16.2%
2022 21.99 4501st 5264 14.5%
2023 24.95 4315th 5374 19.7%
2024 25.39 4341st 5511 21.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Valley Center Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.95 4320th 5413 20.2%
2019 30.75 3772nd 5492 31.3%
2021 25.34 926th 1267 26.9%
2022 21.16 4601st 5635 18.3%
2023 19.94 4707th 5617 16.2%
2024 24.88 4255th 5605 24.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Valley Center Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.05 1039th 2128 51.2%
2019 35.67 1503rd 2585 41.9%
2021 24.56 226th 293 22.9%
2022 21.82 1931st 2227 13.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Valley Center Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.50 3584th 5431 34.0%
2019 31.64 3655th 5510 33.7%
2021 29.46 848th 1272 33.3%
2022 25.57 4189th 5663 26.0%
2023 28.81 3885th 5650 31.2%
2024 32.85 3571st 5636 36.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Valley Center Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.50 4286th 4830 11.3%
2019 22.02 4244th 4963 14.5%
2022 20.02 4497th 5084 11.5%
2023 25.26 4095th 5098 19.7%
2024 27.58 3911th 5102 23.3%
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Rank History for Native American students at Valley Center Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.95 9th 14 35.7%
2019 53.31 6th 18 66.7%
2022 42.16 8th 11 27.3%
2023 41.38 6th 11 45.5%
2024 26.09 7th 8 12.5%
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Rank History for White students at Valley Center Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.41 2168th 2737 20.8%
2019 34.83 2014th 2834 28.9%
2022 33.83 1910th 2726 29.9%
2023 26.15 2072nd 2662 22.2%
2024 34.41 1835th 2647 30.7%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Valley Center Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Valley Center Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 418 2 11 181 55 n/a n/a 0 667
2002 397 1 5 176 66 n/a n/a 0 645
2003 397 1 5 176 66 n/a n/a 0 645
2004 362 1 5 144 55 n/a n/a 0 567
2005 292 1 3 173 59 n/a n/a 0 528
2006 262 6 4 205 51 n/a n/a 0 528
2007 246 6 8 212 30 n/a n/a 0 502
2008 200 5 13 181 43 n/a n/a 0 442
2009 250 6 17 245 53 2 0 0 573
2010 246 3 15 234 63 4 1 0 566
2011 227 3 16 216 56 1 4 0 523
2012 205 2 14 209 54 1 13 0 498
2013 188 3 10 214 52 2 20 0 489
2014 190 3 6 269 51 1 30 0 550
2015 181 4 2 292 47 1 33 0 560
2016 178 6 6 305 46 1 35 0 577
2017 169 6 5 305 43 1 27 0 556
2018 161 3 6 286 42 1 35 0 534
2019 148 4 8 280 43 0 33 0 516
2020 137 3 5 278 41 1 39 0 504
2021 114 2 7 293 45 0 35 0 496
2022 95 1 4 283 41 0 28 0 452
2023 94 5 2 279 46 0 22 0 448
2024 103 5 9 272 42 1 27 0 459

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Valley Center Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 667 30.9 21.6 38.1
2002 645 31.0 20.8 31.6
2003 645 31.0 20.8 31.6
2004 567 26.2 21.6 30.9
2005 528 23.2 22.8 40.5
2006 528 22.0 24.0 34.7
2007 502 20.0 25.1 39.6
2008 442 20.0 22.1 40.3
2009 573 23.0 21.6 46.4
2010 566 25.0 22.6 49.3
2011 523 n/a n/a 44.9
2012 498 22.1 22.4 n/a
2013 489 20.9 23.3 55.6
2014 550 22.4 24.4 57.1
2015 560 23.0 24.3 52.3
2016 577 26.0 22.1 55.3
2017 556 24.3 22.8 57.4
2018 534 21.9 24.3 58.4
2019 516 20.1 25.6 49.8
2020 504 n/a n/a 55.2
2021 496 23.6 21.0 43.3
2022 452 20.3 22.2 62.8
2023 448 19.3 23.1 64.3
2024 459 18.9 24.2 63

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Valley Center Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 667 30.9 21.6 38.1
2002 645 31.0 20.8 31.6
2003 645 31.0 20.8 31.6
2004 567 26.2 21.6 30.9
2005 528 23.2 22.8 40.5
2006 528 22.0 24.0 34.7
2007 502 20.0 25.1 39.6
2008 442 20.0 22.1 40.3
2009 573 23.0 21.6 46.4
2010 566 25.0 22.6 49.3
2011 523 n/a n/a 44.9
2012 498 22.1 22.4 n/a
2013 489 20.9 23.3 55.6
2014 550 22.4 24.4 57.1
2015 560 23.0 24.3 52.3
2016 577 26.0 22.1 55.3
2017 556 24.3 22.8 57.4
2018 534 21.9 24.3 58.4
2019 516 20.1 25.6 49.8
2020 504 n/a n/a 55.2
2021 496 23.6 21.0 43.3
2022 452 20.3 22.2 62.8
2023 448 19.3 23.1 64.3
2024 459 18.9 24.2 63

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Valley Center Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $11,377

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Valley Center Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3857th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 4473rd of 5874 Elementary schools
 9.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Valley Center Elementary)42.936.7
 6.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Valley Center-Pauma Unified)40.829.6
 11.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Valley Center Elementary)46.632.7
 14%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Valley Center-Pauma Unified)4227.3
 14.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Valley Center Elementary)34.828.2
 6.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Valley Center-Pauma Unified)38.927.6
 11.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Valley Center Elementary)2520.4
 4.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Valley Center-Pauma Unified)27.922.2
 5.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Valley Center Elementary)41.525.7
 15.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Valley Center-Pauma Unified)42.427.6
 14.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Valley Center Elementary)20.612.5
 8.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Valley Center-Pauma Unified)21.713.8
 7.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Valley Center Elementary)21.311.8
 9.4%
   5th Grade Science (Valley Center-Pauma Unified)25.315.4
 9.9%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students516448
 13.2%
African American45
 25%
American Indian4346
 7%
Asian82
 75%
Hispanic280279
 0.4%
Pacific Islander00
White14894
 36.5%
Two or More Races3322
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.8%64.3%
 14.5%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 459 students attended Valley Center Elementary.

Valley Center Elementary ranks 4039th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Valley Center Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Valley Center Middle
High : Valley Center High

Students at Valley Center Elementary are 59% Hispanic, 22% White, 9% American Indian, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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