Great Valley Academy
3200 Tully Road, Modesto, CA 95350-0811
Summary
Great Valley Academy is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 39th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 35.4% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 28.1% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 35.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 28.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,164/1,734 (33rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 943/1,735 (46th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 17:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 972 |
| Low-Income Students | 431 (44.4%) |
| English Learners | 95 (9.8%) |
Quick links
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Niche
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 5.4 points from last year and fell 2.1 points over the full period. Math fell 3.0 points from last year and fell 7.1 points over the full period.
•Math -7.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 28.0% to 48.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 1,164 of 1,734 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 9.5-point reading income gap is narrower than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
10.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 36.4% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 35% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 7% to 35%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 22.9% to 33.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 943 of 1,735 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 11.2-point math income gap is narrower than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
13.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 29.8% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 802 schools for reading and 801 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Great Valley Academy rank in California?
Great Valley Academy ranks No. 1,164 of 1,734 in reading and No. 943 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Great Valley Academy compare with other schools in Modesto?
Great Valley Academy is No. 5 in both reading and math proficiency among the 7 K–8 schools in Modesto with 2026 results.
Explore schools in ModestoWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Great Valley AcademyThis school | 28.1% | 35.4% |
| Great Valley Academy - Salida | 18.9% | 33.0% |
| Hart-Ransom Elementary | 37.3% | 52.7% |
