Valentine Elementary

Summary:

Valentine Elementary is a public elementary school located in San Marino, California, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 673 students. It is part of the San Marino Unified School District, which is ranked 5 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Valentine Elementary consistently ranks among the top 1% of elementary schools in California, with a statewide ranking between 9 and 66 over the past 8 years. The school's students demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, with over 89% proficient or better in English Language Arts and 91% proficient or better in Mathematics on the Smarter Balanced Assessments. Valentine Elementary outperforms the San Marino Unified School District and the state of California in all grade levels and subject areas tested. The school's female and male students, as well as its Asian and White student populations, all rank in the top 1-2% of their respective subgroups in California, and its multi-racial students and low socioeconomic status students also perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top 5-23% of their subgroups.

When compared to nearby schools in the same district, such as Carver Elementary, and other districts, such as Wilson Elementary, Hamilton Elementary, Marengo Elementary, and others, Valentine Elementary stands out as a clear academic leader, outperforming these schools by significant margins in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school's low chronic absenteeism rate and favorable student-teacher ratio may be contributing factors to its outstanding academic performance, which is further supported by the strong resources provided by the high-performing San Marino Unified School District.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1650 Huntington Dr.
       San Marino, CA  91108-2503


(626) 299-7090

District: San Marino Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
34th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,130 Help


Students who attend Valentine Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Huntington Middle
High:    San Marino High

Student/teacher ratio:  24.0 Help
Number of students:  673

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
60.8%
White:
21.4%
Two or more races:
12.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  8.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Valentine Elementary ranks better than 99.4% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.8. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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 Student population at Valentine Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (60.8%), White (21.4%), two or more races (12%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Valentine Elementary is 24. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Valentine Elementary is $10,130.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Valentine Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Valentine Elementary 34th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Valentine Elementary in the ranking list.)

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San Marino Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks San Marino Unified 5th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Valentine Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Valentine Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 98.15 72nd 4809 98.5%
2005 98.00 52nd 4822 98.9%
2006 97.51 78th 4818 98.4%
2007 97.30 87th 5113 98.3%
2008 96.68 92nd 5113 98.2%
2009 95.03 163rd 5193 96.9%
2010 94.20 186th 5314 96.5%
2011 93.85 190th 5377 96.5%
2012 93.90 161st 5390 97.0%
2013 92.55 279th 5530 95.0%
2015 98.84 28th 5611 99.5%
2016 98.59 23rd 5614 99.6%
2017 99.25 9th 5692 99.8%
2018 99.00 12th 5662 99.8%
2019 98.93 12th 5789 99.8%
2021 97.99 32nd 1417 97.7%
2022 98.77 35th 5883 99.4%
2023 98.35 66th 5874 98.9%
2024 98.80 34th 5862 99.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Valentine Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.49 19th 339 94.4%
2019 87.50 23rd 445 94.8%
2022 77.50 120th 610 80.3%
2024 70.01 211th 669 68.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Valentine Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 99.90 5th 5511 99.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Valentine Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.65 7th 5413 99.9%
2019 98.42 20th 5492 99.6%
2021 97.98 20th 1267 98.4%
2022 98.78 15th 5635 99.7%
2023 98.45 31st 5617 99.4%
2024 98.37 29th 5605 99.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Valentine Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.70 21st 5431 99.6%
2019 98.77 14th 5510 99.7%
2021 96.89 43rd 1272 96.6%
2022 98.11 74th 5663 98.7%
2023 97.35 119th 5650 97.9%
2024 98.41 37th 5636 99.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Valentine Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.22 37th 1071 96.5%
2019 84.97 32nd 1149 97.2%
2022 82.87 84th 1154 92.7%
2023 82.07 107th 1190 91.0%
2024 85.23 50th 1203 95.8%
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Rank History for White students at Valentine Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.28 6th 2737 99.8%
2019 91.04 74th 2834 97.4%
2022 91.11 72nd 2726 97.4%
2023 84.75 255th 2662 90.4%
2024 90.93 70th 2647 97.4%
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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 Valentine Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 347 0 198 5 0 n/a n/a 0 550
1989 351 0 234 10 0 n/a n/a 0 595
1990 334 1 286 15 0 n/a n/a 0 636
1991 324 3 295 22 0 n/a n/a 0 644
1992 302 3 290 22 0 n/a n/a 0 617
1993 283 7 308 16 0 n/a n/a 0 614
1994 270 4 307 18 0 n/a n/a 0 599
1995 300 1 323 31 0 n/a n/a 0 655
1996 300 1 323 31 0 n/a n/a 0 655
1997 315 0 339 26 0 n/a n/a 0 680
1998 296 1 315 28 0 n/a n/a 0 640
1999 275 2 324 23 0 n/a n/a 0 624
2000 256 3 311 22 0 n/a n/a 0 592
2001 254 1 301 18 1 n/a n/a 0 575
2002 297 3 316 17 1 n/a n/a 0 634
2003 297 3 316 17 1 n/a n/a 0 634
2004 334 3 317 26 0 n/a n/a 5 685
2005 349 7 292 28 1 n/a n/a 0 677
2006 344 7 283 32 1 n/a n/a 0 667
2007 345 5 290 38 0 n/a n/a 10 688
2008 294 3 281 47 n/a n/a n/a 0 625
2009 287 7 288 48 0 3 55 0 688
2010 249 6 260 70 1 3 46 0 635
2011 235 6 273 67 0 2 55 0 638
2012 215 4 281 64 0 0 50 0 614
2013 214 4 249 78 0 0 50 0 595
2014 195 2 253 69 0 0 63 0 582
2015 162 1 260 63 0 0 64 0 550
2016 157 1 281 50 0 0 72 0 561
2017 151 1 300 37 0 0 78 0 567
2018 165 3 316 29 0 1 72 0 586
2019 137 6 319 14 0 1 76 0 553
2020 150 6 336 8 0 1 73 0 574
2021 158 4 366 4 0 0 77 0 609
2022 155 2 362 21 0 0 78 0 618
2023 144 3 409 35 0 1 81 0 673

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 Valentine Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 550 22.4 24.5 n/a
1989 595 25.0 23.8 n/a
1990 636 25.4 25.0 n/a
1991 644 24.0 26.8 n/a
1992 617 24.4 25.2 0.8
1993 614 25.5 24.1 0.2
1994 599 25.5 23.5 0
1995 655 27.1 24.2 0.3
1996 655 27.1 24.2 0.3
1997 680 31.5 21.6 0.3
1998 640 32.0 20.0 1.3
1999 624 33.0 18.9 0.6
2000 592 30.0 19.7 0.5
2001 575 31.0 18.5 0.3
2002 634 35.0 18.1 0.3
2003 634 35.0 18.1 0.3
2004 685 37.0 18.5 0.7
2005 677 37.6 18.0 0
2006 667 36.0 18.5 0.1
2007 688 38.0 18.1 1
2008 625 40.0 15.6 1.3
2009 688 35.0 18.6 1.3
2010 635 28.0 22.6 1.4
2011 638 n/a n/a 2.2
2012 614 28.0 21.9 n/a
2013 595 27.5 21.6 0.5
2014 582 24.0 24.2 0.5
2015 550 26.0 21.1 1.5
2016 561 26.0 21.5 2.5
2017 567 27.0 21.0 1.1
2018 586 26.0 22.5 3.8
2019 553 27.0 20.4 4
2020 574 n/a n/a 5.1
2021 609 28.0 21.7 7.4
2022 618 30.0 20.6 7
2023 673 28.0 24.0 8.3

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 Valentine Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 550 22.4 24.5 n/a
1989 595 25.0 23.8 n/a
1990 636 25.4 25.0 n/a
1991 644 24.0 26.8 n/a
1992 617 24.4 25.2 0.8
1993 614 25.5 24.1 0.2
1994 599 25.5 23.5 0
1995 655 27.1 24.2 0.3
1996 655 27.1 24.2 0.3
1997 680 31.5 21.6 0.3
1998 640 32.0 20.0 1.3
1999 624 33.0 18.9 0.6
2000 592 30.0 19.7 0.5
2001 575 31.0 18.5 0.3
2002 634 35.0 18.1 0.3
2003 634 35.0 18.1 0.3
2004 685 37.0 18.5 0.7
2005 677 37.6 18.0 0
2006 667 36.0 18.5 0.1
2007 688 38.0 18.1 1
2008 625 40.0 15.6 1.3
2009 688 35.0 18.6 1.3
2010 635 28.0 22.6 1.4
2011 638 n/a n/a 2.2
2012 614 28.0 21.9 n/a
2013 595 27.5 21.6 0.5
2014 582 24.0 24.2 0.5
2015 550 26.0 21.1 1.5
2016 561 26.0 21.5 2.5
2017 567 27.0 21.0 1.1
2018 586 26.0 22.5 3.8
2019 553 27.0 20.4 4
2020 574 n/a n/a 5.1
2021 609 28.0 21.7 7.4
2022 618 30.0 20.6 7
2023 673 28.0 24.0 8.3

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

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201296.0%0.0%0.0%4.0%100.0%98.0%100.0%100.0%98.0%
2013100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201492.0%0.0%0.0%8.0%98.0%100.0%100.0%98.0%94.0%
2015100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201699.0%1.0%0.0%0.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
2017≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2018≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
201997.0%1.0%2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
202098.1%0.0%0.0%98.1%
202191.8%2.7%0.0%98.2%97.3%97.3%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Valentine Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $10,130

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Valentine Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 12th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 66th of 5874 Elementary schools
 0.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Valentine Elementary)9387.6
 5.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Marino Unified)91.691.8
 0.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Valentine Elementary)93.186.7
 6.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (San Marino Unified)91.388.4
 2.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Valentine Elementary)9383.6
 9.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Marino Unified)91.784.6
 7.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Valentine Elementary)88.590
 1.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (San Marino Unified)89.986.4
 3.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Valentine Elementary)97.286.7
 10.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Marino Unified)96.687.6
 9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Valentine Elementary)90.785
 5.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (San Marino Unified)92.784.5
 8.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Valentine Elementary)85.279.7
 5.5%
   5th Grade Science (San Marino Unified)83.778.5
 5.2%
   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 Students553673
 21.7%
African American63
 50%
American Indian00
Asian319409
 28.2%
Hispanic1435
 150%
Pacific Islander11
White137144
 5.1%
Two or More Races7681
 6.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients4%8.3%
 4.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Valentine Elementary

Yes! Valentine Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 34th of 5862 California elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 673 students attended Valentine Elementary.

Students at Valentine Elementary are 61% Asian, 21% White, 12% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

Students who attend Valentine Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Huntington Middle
High : San Marino High


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