Serving 100 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Open Valley Independent Study ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 100 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 40-49% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Open Valley Independent Study ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Open Valley Independent Study's student population of 100 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
100 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Open Valley Independent Study ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Open Valley Independent Study is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7013 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
73%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
15%
20%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-49%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Open Valley Independent Study's ranking?
Open Valley Independent Study is ranked #7013 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Open Valley Independent Study?
The graduation rate of Open Valley Independent Study is 40-49%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Open Valley Independent Study?
100 students attend Open Valley Independent Study.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Open Valley Independent Study students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Open Valley Independent Study?
Open Valley Independent Study has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Open Valley Independent Study offer ?
Open Valley Independent Study offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Open Valley Independent Study part of?
Open Valley Independent Study is part of Patterson Joint Unified School District.
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