Valley Elementary

Public K-5

 13000 Bowron Rd.
       Poway, CA  92064-5799


(858) 748-2007

District: Poway Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2223rd of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,062 Help


Students who attend Valley Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Meadowbrook Middle
High:    Poway High

Student/teacher ratio:  24.0 Help
Number of students:  695

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
62.7%
White:
22.9%
Two or more races:
7.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.7% Help


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Compare Details Valley Elementary ranks better than 62.1% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks last among 26 ranked elementary schools in the Poway Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.22. (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: Hispanic (62.7%), White (22.9%), two or more races (7.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 40.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Poway Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Valley Elementary is 24. 16 elementary schools in the Poway Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Valley Elementary is $7,062. 18 elementary schools in the Poway Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Valley Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Valley Elementary 2223rd of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Valley Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Multi-racial students:
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Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Poway Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Poway Unified 81st of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Valley Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 65.92 1447th 4809 69.9%
2005 56.38 1899th 4822 60.6%
2006 59.29 1772nd 4818 63.2%
2007 63.54 1656th 5113 67.6%
2008 67.78 1504th 5113 70.6%
2009 61.92 1826th 5193 64.8%
2010 56.95 2164th 5314 59.3%
2011 42.07 3079th 5377 42.7%
2012 54.29 2381st 5390 55.8%
2013 54.16 2438th 5530 55.9%
2015 62.37 1829th 5611 67.4%
2016 64.60 1786th 5614 68.2%
2017 60.90 1973rd 5692 65.3%
2018 59.78 2050th 5662 63.8%
2019 54.84 2330th 5789 59.8%
2022 63.98 1847th 5883 68.6%
2023 56.22 2216th 5848 62.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.91 486th 667 27.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.76 528th 3246 83.7%
2019 66.95 613th 3275 81.3%
2022 64.16 632nd 3311 80.9%
2023 55.74 957th 3240 70.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.37 646th 2416 73.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.27 3601st 5084 29.2%
2019 32.49 3684th 5173 28.8%
2022 54.71 1991st 5264 62.2%
2023 33.45 3603rd 5355 32.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.03 2324th 5413 57.1%
2019 49.12 2546th 5492 53.6%
2022 58.56 2003rd 5635 64.5%
2023 57.77 2038th 5595 63.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.74 698th 2128 67.2%
2019 49.95 983rd 2585 62.0%
2022 56.12 684th 2227 69.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.05 1715th 5431 68.4%
2019 59.37 1983rd 5510 64.0%
2022 67.18 1632nd 5663 71.2%
2023 52.09 2320th 5627 58.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.48 1868th 4830 61.3%
2019 49.15 2340th 4963 52.9%
2022 73.16 1007th 5084 80.2%
2023 55.40 1913th 5079 62.3%
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Rank History for White students at Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.91 1006th 2737 63.2%
2019 65.05 1021st 2834 64.0%
2022 52.55 1383rd 2726 49.3%
2023 63.08 1010th 2659 62.0%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Valley Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 566 14 30 29 0 n/a n/a 0 639
1989 609 19 36 33 0 n/a n/a 0 697
1990 660 18 41 39 0 n/a n/a 0 758
1991 667 18 42 37 1 n/a n/a 0 765
1992 673 17 65 50 1 n/a n/a 0 806
1993 593 18 61 78 1 n/a n/a 0 751
1994 583 18 51 75 1 n/a n/a 0 728
1995 542 16 48 123 1 n/a n/a 0 730
1996 542 16 48 123 1 n/a n/a 0 730
1997 557 13 51 130 1 n/a n/a 0 752
1998 526 15 47 142 1 n/a n/a 0 731
1999 526 22 60 154 4 n/a n/a 0 766
2000 530 23 80 162 6 n/a n/a 27 828
2001 406 31 66 170 6 n/a n/a 41 720
2002 313 18 75 217 7 n/a n/a 82 712
2003 313 18 75 217 7 n/a n/a 82 712
2004 292 27 85 229 8 n/a n/a 85 726
2005 266 26 96 255 8 n/a n/a 68 719
2006 255 26 84 244 7 n/a n/a 76 692
2007 254 28 91 254 5 n/a n/a 58 690
2008 221 18 93 251 4 n/a n/a 0 587
2009 211 25 86 254 8 3 67 0 654
2010 212 24 79 264 10 2 77 0 668
2011 284 24 74 309 7 1 14 0 713
2012 265 24 69 341 5 1 26 0 731
2013 227 20 60 364 3 1 37 0 712
2014 211 22 53 417 1 1 46 0 751
2015 191 12 52 419 0 1 61 0 736
2016 188 13 41 409 0 1 65 0 717
2017 176 16 34 435 0 1 61 0 723
2018 174 14 40 441 0 1 76 0 746
2019 163 11 42 423 1 0 86 0 726
2020 160 9 38 420 1 0 90 0 718
2021 156 12 38 407 0 0 63 0 676
2022 151 14 36 414 0 0 53 1 669
2023 159 16 33 436 0 0 50 1 695

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 Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 639 27.0 23.6 n/a
1989 697 28.0 24.8 n/a
1990 758 30.0 25.2 n/a
1991 765 31.0 24.6 n/a
1992 806 31.5 25.5 9.9
1993 751 30.0 25.0 21.8
1994 728 28.6 25.5 23.2
1995 730 28.6 25.5 32.1
1996 730 28.6 25.5 32.1
1997 752 33.0 22.8 29.3
1998 731 38.1 19.2 31.6
1999 766 39.1 19.6 35.1
2000 828 41.5 20.0 34.2
2001 720 40.7 17.7 44.6
2002 712 36.2 19.7 44.9
2003 712 36.2 19.7 44.9
2004 726 37.9 19.2 52
2005 719 32.0 22.5 48.8
2006 692 33.1 20.9 51.8
2007 690 37.3 18.5 47.2
2008 587 32.0 18.3 51.1
2009 654 30.0 19.2 46.5
2010 668 29.9 22.3 46.6
2011 713 n/a n/a 46.1
2012 731 26.0 28.1 n/a
2013 712 28.0 25.4 47.5
2014 751 28.0 26.8 51.9
2015 736 28.0 26.2 52.2
2016 717 28.0 25.6 52.3
2017 723 28.1 25.7 47.9
2018 746 29.2 25.5 52.1
2019 726 28.2 25.7 46.3
2020 718 n/a n/a 46.8
2021 676 27.9 24.1 41.4
2022 669 30.0 22.2 37.7
2023 695 28.9 24.0 40.7

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 Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 639 27.0 23.6 n/a
1989 697 28.0 24.8 n/a
1990 758 30.0 25.2 n/a
1991 765 31.0 24.6 n/a
1992 806 31.5 25.5 9.9
1993 751 30.0 25.0 21.8
1994 728 28.6 25.5 23.2
1995 730 28.6 25.5 32.1
1996 730 28.6 25.5 32.1
1997 752 33.0 22.8 29.3
1998 731 38.1 19.2 31.6
1999 766 39.1 19.6 35.1
2000 828 41.5 20.0 34.2
2001 720 40.7 17.7 44.6
2002 712 36.2 19.7 44.9
2003 712 36.2 19.7 44.9
2004 726 37.9 19.2 52
2005 719 32.0 22.5 48.8
2006 692 33.1 20.9 51.8
2007 690 37.3 18.5 47.2
2008 587 32.0 18.3 51.1
2009 654 30.0 19.2 46.5
2010 668 29.9 22.3 46.6
2011 713 n/a n/a 46.1
2012 731 26.0 28.1 n/a
2013 712 28.0 25.4 47.5
2014 751 28.0 26.8 51.9
2015 736 28.0 26.2 52.2
2016 717 28.0 25.6 52.3
2017 723 28.1 25.7 47.9
2018 746 29.2 25.5 52.1
2019 726 28.2 25.7 46.3
2020 718 n/a n/a 46.8
2021 676 27.9 24.1 41.4
2022 669 30.0 22.2 37.7
2023 695 28.9 24.0 40.7

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 Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201289.0%2.0%0.0%9.0%96.0%93.0%91.0%96.0%94.0%
201392.0%2.0%0.0%5.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%96.0%94.0%
201488.0%1.0%0.0%11.0%96.0%95.0%91.0%96.0%99.0%
201570.0%3.0%0.0%27.0%77.0%95.0%97.0%79.0%76.0%
201682.0%3.0%0.0%15.0%92.0%94.0%97.0%97.0%89.0%
201798.0%1.0%0.0%1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
201895.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%98.0%97.0%≥99.0%97.0%≥99.0%
201997.0%0.0%3.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%98.0%≥99.0%
202097.1%0.7%0.0%97.8%

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

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $7,062

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Valley 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 2330th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 2216th of 5848 Elementary schools
 2.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Valley Elementary)58.435.8
 22.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Poway Unified)76.373.1
 3.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Valley Elementary)62.547.9
 14.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Poway Unified)76.975.7
 1.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Valley Elementary)50.944.3
 6.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Poway Unified)75.875
 0.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Valley Elementary)47.233.3
 13.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Poway Unified)76.874.4
 2.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Valley Elementary)45.155.3
 10.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Poway Unified)78.476.4
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Valley Elementary)34.242.7
 8.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Poway Unified)70.969.3
 1.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Valley Elementary)28.837.1
 8.3%
   5th Grade Science (Poway Unified)6364.1
 1%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students726695
 4.3%
African American1116
 45.5%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian4233
 21.4%
Hispanic423436
 3.1%
Pacific Islander00
White163159
 2.5%
Two or More Races8650
 41.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.3%40.7%
 5.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Valley Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 695 students attended Valley Elementary.

Students at Valley Elementary are 63% Hispanic, 23% White, 7% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 2% African American.

Students who attend Valley Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Meadowbrook Middle
High : Poway High

Valley Elementary ranks 2223rd of 5868 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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