Mid Valley Alternative Charter

Summary:

Mid Valley Alternative Charter is a small public charter elementary school serving grades K-8 in Hanford, California, with only 56 students enrolled. The school is part of the Kit Carson Union Elementary School District, which is ranked 1146 out of 1568 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Compared to the nearby Kit Carson Elementary school, Mid Valley Alternative Charter has seen significant fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 0% to 24.1% in recent years, which is notably higher. Additionally, the school's test scores are generally lower than the district and state averages, with only 30.19% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and just 9.43% in Mathematics. The school also has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 56.25% to 75%, and a relatively high student-teacher ratio, from 15.9 to 21.7.

Despite serving a high-needs student population, Mid Valley Alternative Charter appears to be struggling to keep pace with its traditional public school counterparts in the Hanford area. Addressing the key areas of concern, such as test scores, chronic absenteeism, and resource allocation, could be crucial for improving the educational outcomes for the students at this small charter school.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Virtual K-8

 9895 Seventh Ave.
       Hanford, CA  93230-9304


(559) 583-1149

District: Kit Carson Union Elementary


Student/teacher ratio:  22.6 Help
Number of students:  73

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
61.6%
White:
19.2%
Two or more races:
6.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mid Valley Alternative Charter ranks worse than 53.4% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.37. (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 (61.6%), White (19.2%), two or more races (6.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 60.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mid Valley Alternative Charter is 22.6. (See more...)
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Compare Mid Valley Alternative Charter employs 3.2 full-time teachers.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mid Valley Alternative Charter:

SchoolDigger ranks Mid Valley Alternative Charter 1484th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Mid Valley Alternative Charter in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:


Kit Carson Union Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Kit Carson Union Elementary 1146th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mid Valley Alternative Charter

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Rank History for all students at Mid Valley Alternative Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 39.37 1484th 2777 46.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mid Valley Alternative Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 36.84 1494th 2575 42.0%
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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.

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Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Mid Valley Alternative Charter

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2015 15 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 18
2016 17 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 24
2017 11 1 0 6 0 0 0 0 18
2018 11 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 18
2019 12 0 1 5 1 0 0 0 19
2020 7 0 1 11 0 0 2 0 21
2021 11 0 1 15 0 0 5 0 32
2022 10 0 3 36 0 0 2 0 51
2023 11 0 2 35 1 0 7 0 56
2024 14 4 2 45 2 0 5 1 73

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 Mid Valley Alternative Charter

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 18 2.0 9.0 33.3
2016 24 2.0 12.0 25
2017 18 2.0 9.0 38.9
2018 18 2.0 9.0 44.4
2019 19 2.0 9.5 52.6
2020 21 n/a n/a 47.6
2021 32 2.0 15.9 56.3
2022 51 2.1 24.2 74.5
2023 56 2.5 21.7 75
2024 73 3.2 22.6 60.3

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 Mid Valley Alternative Charter

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 18 2.0 9.0 33.3
2016 24 2.0 12.0 25
2017 18 2.0 9.0 38.9
2018 18 2.0 9.0 44.4
2019 19 2.0 9.5 52.6
2020 21 n/a n/a 47.6
2021 32 2.0 15.9 56.3
2022 51 2.1 24.2 74.5
2023 56 2.5 21.7 75
2024 73 3.2 22.6 60.3

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.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mid Valley Alternative Charter

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.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1956
 194.7%
African American00
American Indian11
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic535
 600%
Pacific Islander00
White1211
 8.3%
Two or More Races07
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.6%75%
 22.4%


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Students at Mid Valley Alternative Charter are 62% Hispanic, 19% White, 7% Two or more races, 5% African American, 3% Asian, 3% American Indian, 1% Not Specified.

In the 2023-24 school year, 73 students attended Mid Valley Alternative Charter.


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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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