Palo Verde Elementary School vs. Oak Valley Elementary School
Should you attend Palo Verde Elementary School or Oak Valley Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Palo Verde Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Most improved public schools
Oak Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Student Attention
Overview
Serving 511 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Palo Verde Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 562 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Oak Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
511 students
562 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
31 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#4586 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#3422 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
48%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30-34%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
80
89
Grade 1 Students
47
58
Grade 2 Students
57
60
Grade 3 Students
56
63
Grade 4 Students
43
61
Grade 5 Students
47
55
Grade 6 Students
63
63
Grade 7 Students
59
51
Grade 8 Students
59
62
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
92%
80%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
6%
18%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.15
0.33
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%