Great Valley Academy District

The Great Valley Academy District in Modesto, California, consists of a single, large K-8 charter school, Great Valley Academy, serving 972 students.

This school shows a notable pattern in academic performance across different grade levels. While its 8th graders excel in English Language Arts, scoring well above the state average, its 3rd graders perform significantly below the state average in the same subject. Mathematics proficiency is consistently below state averages for all grades, and science scores are also an area of concern. Over the past three years, the school's overall statewide ranking has declined, which is an important trend for families to note.

On a positive note, the school maintains a chronic absenteeism rate lower than the state average, indicating good student attendance and engagement. With a student-teacher ratio and per-student spending near typical state levels, the school's challenges and strengths appear linked to instructional practices rather than resources. For parents, the key takeaway is a school with clear strengths in upper-grade literacy but one that faces systemic challenges in mathematics and early foundational skills.