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700 South Lark Ellen, Azusa, CA 91702-5499
Summary
Valleydale Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 23rd percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 25.7% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up slightly.
28.4% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 25.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 28.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 4,014/4,657 (14th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 3,181/4,657 (32nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 526 |
| Low-Income Students | 430 (81.7%) |
| English Learners | 157 (29.8%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 7.2 points from last year and rose 1.6 points over the full period. Math fell 1.2 points from last year and rose 6.0 points over the full period.
•Math +6.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 24.1% to 29.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 4,014 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 23.0-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
8.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 27.5% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest math results at about 29% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 15% to 15%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 24.4% to 35.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 3,181 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 9.8-point math income gap is narrower than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
13.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 32.2% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 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 Valleydale Elementary compare within the district?
Valleydale Elementary is No. 7 in reading and No. 5 in math proficiency among the 7 K–5 schools in Azusa Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Valleydale Elementary rank in California?
Valleydale Elementary ranks No. 4,014 of 4,657 in reading and No. 3,181 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Valleydale Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 7 in reading and No. 5 in math among 7 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 22.0% meet the reading standard and 26.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Valleydale Elementary compare with other schools in Azusa?
Valleydale Elementary is No. 7 in reading and No. 5 in math proficiency among the 7 K–5 schools in Azusa with 2026 results.
Explore schools in AzusaHow does Valleydale Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Valleydale Elementary is No. 733 in reading and tied for No. 657 in math proficiency among the 780 K–5 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Valleydale ElementaryThis school | 28.4% | 25.7% |
| Charles H. Lee Elementary | 34.4% | 34.6% |
| Clifford D. Murray Elementary | 24.1% | 28.8% |
