Enrollment
317
Elementary
DISTRICT 535 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DUARTE UNIFIED·NCES 061152001289
Valley View Acad of Tech and Creative Lrng (TK-6)
237 Melcanyon Rd., Duarte, CA 91010 · (626) 599-5500 · Los Angeles County
GRADES KG–06ELEMENTARY41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL317 STUDENTS
A-
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 78% of California public elementary schools
- B+Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- A-Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- C+Three-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded California public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
19.9:1
16 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 21.2:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
61%
194 students
DISTRICT 74% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 62 | 20% |
| Grade 1 | 47 | 15% |
| Grade 2 | 52 | 16% |
| Grade 3 | 44 | 14% |
| Grade 4 | 39 | 12% |
| Grade 5 | 38 | 12% |
| Grade 6 | 35 | 11% |
This year's kindergarten class (62) is 77% larger than its 6th grade class (35).
Student demographics
59%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 43% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
59.6%
CA avg 49.1% . +5.6pp since 2014
Math
55.1%
CA avg 37.7% . +12.1pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 60 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 55 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all California schools, those numbers are about 49 and 38. Reading and writing scores are up about 6 points since 2014, while math scores are up about 12 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 32.7% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 16.7% |
| Math | 23.1% | 32.0% | 19.2% | 25.6% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 59.6% | 55.1% |
| 2023-24 | 58.3% | 48.9% |
| 2022-23 | 54.0% | 45.2% |
| 2021-22 | 61.8% | 50.8% |
| 2020-21 | 56.4% | 44.8% |
| 2018-19 | 68.3% | 63.3% |
| 2017-18 | 68.3% | 58.5% |
| 2016-17 | 62.2% | 54.6% |
| 2015-16 | 63.0% | 52.0% |
| 2014-15 | 54.0% | 43.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
55.4%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
43.7%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+11.7pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 55% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 44% typical for California schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among California's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Valley View Acad of Tech and Creative Lrng (TK-6)
Valley View Acad of Tech and Creative Lrng (TK-6)'s state test result (55.4% proficient) is higher than 4 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley View Acad of Tech and Creative Lrng (TK-6) this school | 317 | 61.2% | 55.4% |
| Alta Loma Elementary Alta Loma | 328 | 61.6% | 42.3% |
| Point Fermin Elementary San Pedro | 304 | 61.2% | 62.0% |
| Bradoaks Elementary Science Academy Monrovia | 368 | 62.2% | 40.2% |
| Atwater Avenue Elementary Los Angeles | 332 | 60.2% | 50.3% |
| Kimbark Elementary San Bernardino | 337 | 64.1% | 51.6% |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Valley View Acad of Tech and Creative Lrng (TK-6) ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Los Angeles County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 55.4% | #1,383 of 5,151 | #316 of 1,126 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 55.1% | #1,307 of 5,172 ▲ 280 | #301 of 1,129 ▲ 54 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 59.6% | #1,357 of 5,172 ▼ 6 | #306 of 1,129 ▼ 10 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +1.1pp | #2,969 of 5,116 | #732 of 1,116 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 317 | #4,611 of 5,915 | #1,016 of 1,300 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 19.9:1 | #863 of 5,352 | #267 of 1,213 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 58.6% | #1,973 of 5,354 | #298 of 1,214 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 61.2% | #3,427 of 5,625 | #931 of 1,276 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -10.5% | #2,624 of 3,837 | #729 of 947 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
317
-52 (-14%) vs 2020
-18% since 1990-91, when it was 387
Student : Teacher
19.9:1
was 23.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 317 | 16 | 19.9:1 | 61% (194) |
| 2023-24 | 338 | 17.3 | 19.6:1 | 37% (126) |
| 2022-23 | 373 | 17.3 | 21.6:1 | 45% (169) |
| 2020-21 | 369 | 16 | 23.1:1 | 54% (198) |
| 2017-18 | 354 | 15 | 23.6:1 | 60% (213) |
| 2015-16 | 390 | 16 | 24.4:1 | 54% (212) |
| 2010-11 | 381 | N/A | N/A | 58% (221) |
| 2000-01 | 400 | 20 | 20.0:1 | 52% (206) |
| 1990-91 | 387 | 15 | 25.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Valley View Acad of Tech and Creative Lrng (TK-6).
Since 2017-18: students down 10% (354 to 317); teachers up 6% (15 to 16).
About Valley View Acad of Tech and Creative Lrng (TK-6)
Valley View Acad of Tech and Creative Lrng (TK-6) is an elementary school located in Duarte, California, in Los Angeles County. The school covers kindergarten through 6 and reported 317 students in 2024-25. On average, elementary schools in California enroll around 465, and this school is 32% below that mark.
Valley View Acad of Tech and Creative Lrng (TK-6) belongs to Duarte Unified, a district of 6 schools and 2,949 students.
Of every 100 students at Valley View Acad of Tech and Creative Lrng (TK-6), about 61 are Hispanic. Other reported shares: 15% White, 10% Asian, 9% multiracial, and 5% Black. Los Angeles County's residents are about 48% Hispanic, 12 points below the school's share. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 59%.
The school had 16 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25. Its student-to-teacher ratio is 19.9:1. By comparison, the average for elementary schools in California is 22.3:1. The school reported 61% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024-25. That is 9 points below the 70% average for public schools in Los Angeles County.
On the allk12 Grade, Valley View Acad of Tech and Creative Lrng (TK-6) lands at A-, ahead of 78% of California public elementary schools.
The model predicts 43.7% for a school in California with Valley View Acad of Tech and Creative Lrng (TK-6)'s free or reduced-price lunch share. Valley View Acad of Tech and Creative Lrng (TK-6) posts 55.4%.
In Los Angeles County, where the school is located, median household income comes to about $90,112, about 36% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 10%. The county has 2,244 public schools and about 1,265,907 students.
Royal Oaks STEAM Academy (K-8) is about 0.8 miles from Valley View Acad of Tech and Creative Lrng (TK-6), the shortest distance to any other public school. A five-mile radius around the school includes at least 8 other public schools. Among the 6 closest schools with test data, this one included, Valley View Acad of Tech and Creative Lrng (TK-6) ranks 1st on average proficiency.
NCES assigns Valley View Acad of Tech and Creative Lrng (TK-6) the locale Rural: Fringe, meaning in rural territory close to an urban area.
Enrollment figures show a drop of 52 students from 2020-21 to 2024-25. Its ratio of students to teachers was 23.1:1 in 2020-21, and 19.9:1 in 2024-25.
The discussion board for Valley View Acad of Tech and Creative Lrng (TK-6) is open to topics like pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Los Angeles County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
9,808,667
Census ACS
Median income
$90,112
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
2,244
1,265,907 students
Quick facts
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Other schools in Duarte
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- Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (PK-8)Elementary · 470 students
- Opportunities for Learning - DuarteCombined · 224 students
- Mt. Olive Innovation and Technology HighHigh · 54 students
Nearby schools
- Royal Oaks STEAM Academy (K-8)0.8 mi · 848
- Mt. Olive Innovation and Technology High1.2 mi · 54
- Victor F. Hodge Elementary1.5 mi · 460
- California School of the Arts - San Gabriel Valley1.9 mi · 974
- Duarte High2.0 mi · 756
- Henry Dalton Elementary2.3 mi · 333
Frequently asked questions
About Valley View Acad of Tech and Creative Lrng (TK-6)How many students attend Valley View Acad of Tech and Creative Lrng (TK-6)?
Valley View Acad of Tech and Creative Lrng (TK-6) enrolls approximately 317 students in grades KG-06.
What age range does Valley View Acad of Tech and Creative Lrng (TK-6) serve?
Valley View Acad of Tech and Creative Lrng (TK-6) serves students from grade KG through grade 06.
How many students per teacher at Valley View Acad of Tech and Creative Lrng (TK-6)?
Approximately 19.9:1 students per teacher at Valley View Acad of Tech and Creative Lrng (TK-6).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Valley View Acad of Tech and Creative Lrng (TK-6)?
At Valley View Acad of Tech and Creative Lrng (TK-6), the student body is approximately 15% White, 61% Hispanic, 5% Black, 10% Asian, 9% Two or more.
Who oversees Valley View Acad of Tech and Creative Lrng (TK-6)?
Valley View Acad of Tech and Creative Lrng (TK-6) is overseen by Duarte Unified in Los Angeles County.
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