Valley View Elementary

Summary:

Valley View Elementary is a public K-6 school in La Crescenta, California, serving 455 students and part of the highly-ranked Glendale Unified School District. This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, delivering outstanding academic performance that significantly outpaces the district and state averages.

Valley View's students excel in English Language Arts and Mathematics, with 84% proficient or better in ELA and 84% in Math, compared to just 62% and 52% for the Glendale district, and 47% and 35% statewide. The school's diverse student population includes a higher percentage of Asian (35%) and White (48%) students than nearby schools like John C. Fremont Elementary and La Canada Elementary. Additionally, Valley View serves a relatively affluent community, with only 20% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranking it 14th out of over 5,000 California elementary schools for its low-income population.

Despite its academic excellence and socioeconomic advantages, Valley View Elementary maintains a diverse student body and low chronic absenteeism rate of just 9.3%, suggesting the school has effective policies in place to promote regular attendance. This combination of outstanding performance, diversity, and strong attendance makes Valley View Elementary a standout public school in the Glendale Unified School District and the state of California.


Detail:

Public K-6

 4900 Maryland Ave.
       La Crescenta, CA  91214-1245


(818) 236-3771

District: Glendale Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
119th of 5,874 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,679 Help


Students who attend Valley View Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Rosemont Middle
High:    Crescenta Valley High

Student/teacher ratio:  25.3 Help
Number of students:  455

Racial breakdown:

White:
48.4%
Asian:
34.5%
Hispanic:
10.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  19.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Valley View Elementary ranks better than 98% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 2nd among 20 ranked elementary schools in the Glendale Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.76. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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: White (48.4%), Asian (34.5%), Hispanic (10.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 19.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Valley View Elementary is 25.3. 11 elementary schools in the Glendale Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Valley View Elementary is $6,679, which is the 7th highest among 20 elementary schools in the Glendale Unified School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Valley View Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Valley View Elementary 119th of 5874 California public elementary schools. (See Valley View Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Glendale Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Glendale Unified 287th of 1563 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Valley View Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Valley View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 91.19 442nd 4809 90.8%
2005 92.58 351st 4822 92.7%
2006 92.80 342nd 4818 92.9%
2007 94.87 230th 5113 95.5%
2008 93.12 305th 5113 94.0%
2009 91.17 407th 5193 92.2%
2010 88.69 526th 5314 90.1%
2011 91.38 358th 5377 93.3%
2012 89.04 487th 5390 91.0%
2013 91.02 397th 5530 92.8%
2015 94.59 351st 5611 93.7%
2016 91.10 544th 5614 90.3%
2017 93.39 429th 5692 92.5%
2018 93.71 400th 5662 92.9%
2019 96.11 214th 5789 96.3%
2022 97.84 115th 5883 98.0%
2023 97.76 119th 5874 98.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Valley View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 99.38 35th 5264 99.3%
2023 99.64 14th 5374 99.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Valley View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.14 348th 5413 93.6%
2019 95.80 177th 5492 96.8%
2022 96.69 174th 5635 96.9%
2023 97.04 128th 5617 97.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Valley View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.03 445th 5431 91.8%
2019 94.73 265th 5510 95.2%
2022 97.59 106th 5663 98.1%
2023 96.78 162nd 5650 97.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Valley View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.86 327th 1071 69.5%
2019 83.20 62nd 1149 94.6%
2022 80.09 145th 1154 87.4%
2023 79.17 177th 1190 85.1%
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Rank History for White students at Valley View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.49 808th 2737 70.5%
2019 81.42 421st 2834 85.1%
2022 89.38 136th 2726 95.0%
2023 87.95 165th 2662 93.8%
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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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Enrollment information for Valley View Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 228 6 148 17 1 n/a n/a 0 400
2000 259 10 161 23 0 n/a n/a 0 453
2001 243 6 169 32 0 n/a n/a 0 450
2002 236 4 184 24 0 n/a n/a 0 448
2003 236 4 184 24 0 n/a n/a 0 448
2004 234 4 205 20 1 n/a n/a 5 469
2005 242 2 196 18 0 n/a n/a 8 466
2006 219 2 198 22 0 n/a n/a 12 453
2007 215 1 193 19 0 n/a n/a 14 442
2008 207 1 187 16 n/a n/a n/a 0 411
2009 196 1 184 18 0 0 24 0 423
2010 212 3 178 35 1 0 1 0 430
2011 211 3 151 43 2 0 7 0 417
2012 210 4 135 57 2 0 10 0 418
2013 191 3 134 47 2 0 14 0 391
2014 194 3 151 48 2 0 14 0 412
2015 195 2 133 59 0 0 17 0 406
2016 202 3 130 51 2 0 19 0 407
2017 190 6 152 46 1 0 22 0 417
2018 214 6 150 43 2 2 19 0 436
2019 224 6 158 39 1 2 20 0 450
2020 227 3 162 43 0 2 20 0 457
2021 217 3 162 42 1 1 22 0 448
2022 218 6 157 44 0 1 22 0 448
2023 220 4 157 48 0 1 25 0 455

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 Valley View Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 400 19.0 21.1 10
2000 453 22.0 20.6 10.2
2001 450 20.0 22.5 8
2002 448 20.0 22.4 7.6
2003 448 20.0 22.4 7.6
2004 469 21.0 22.3 8.4
2005 466 20.0 23.3 6.1
2006 453 20.0 22.7 6.8
2007 442 20.0 22.1 8.6
2008 411 20.0 20.6 7.8
2009 423 20.0 20.1 8
2010 430 20.0 21.5 11.9
2011 417 n/a n/a 10.8
2012 418 18.0 23.2 17.2
2013 391 15.0 26.0 21.2
2014 412 13.5 30.5 12.1
2015 406 14.0 29.0 13.8
2016 407 15.0 27.1 11.8
2017 417 15.0 27.8 16.1
2018 436 16.0 27.2 20.6
2019 450 16.0 28.1 16
2020 457 n/a n/a 16.2
2021 448 17.0 26.3 14.3
2022 448 18.0 24.8 15.8
2023 455 17.9 25.3 19.8

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 Valley View Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 400 19.0 21.1 10
2000 453 22.0 20.6 10.2
2001 450 20.0 22.5 8
2002 448 20.0 22.4 7.6
2003 448 20.0 22.4 7.6
2004 469 21.0 22.3 8.4
2005 466 20.0 23.3 6.1
2006 453 20.0 22.7 6.8
2007 442 20.0 22.1 8.6
2008 411 20.0 20.6 7.8
2009 423 20.0 20.1 8
2010 430 20.0 21.5 11.9
2011 417 n/a n/a 10.8
2012 418 18.0 23.2 17.2
2013 391 15.0 26.0 21.2
2014 412 13.5 30.5 12.1
2015 406 14.0 29.0 13.8
2016 407 15.0 27.1 11.8
2017 417 15.0 27.8 16.1
2018 436 16.0 27.2 20.6
2019 450 16.0 28.1 16
2020 457 n/a n/a 16.2
2021 448 17.0 26.3 14.3
2022 448 18.0 24.8 15.8
2023 455 17.9 25.3 19.8

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Valley View Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201292.0%6.0%0.0%2.0%94.0%94.0%94.0%94.0%92.0%
2013100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201462.0%2.0%0.0%36.0%83.0%94.0%68.0%82.0%82.0%
201554.0%0.0%0.0%46.0%89.0%97.0%97.0%83.0%82.0%
2016100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2017≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
201897.0%0.0%1.0%2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2019≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
202196.6%2.3%0.0%
202297.1%0.0%1.5%97.1%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Valley View Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $6,679

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Valley View Elementary

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.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 214th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 119th of 5874 Elementary schools
 1.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Valley View Elementary)83.686.2
 2.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Glendale Unified)65.262.2
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Valley View Elementary)86.678.5
 8.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Glendale Unified)66.865.1
 1.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Valley View Elementary)72.975.8
 2.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Glendale Unified)64.363.5
 0.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Valley View Elementary)72.987.1
 14.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Glendale Unified)58.362
 3.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Valley View Elementary)88.986.8
 2.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Glendale Unified)66.562.6
 3.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Valley View Elementary)75.987
 11.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Glendale Unified)50.648.8
 1.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Valley View Elementary)72.285.2
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Glendale Unified)41.745.4
 3.7%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Valley View Elementary)90.787.3
 3.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Glendale Unified)65.762.5
 3.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Valley View Elementary)83.383.1
 0.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Glendale Unified)56.755.4
 1.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students450455
 1.1%
African American64
 33.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian158157
 0.6%
Hispanic3948
 23.1%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White224220
 1.8%
Two or More Races2025
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients16%19.8%
 3.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Valley View Elementary

Students at Valley View Elementary are 48% White, 35% Asian, 11% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 455 students attended Valley View Elementary.

Yes! Valley View Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 119th of 5874 California elementary schools.

Students who attend Valley View Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Rosemont Middle
High : Crescenta Valley High


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