Is Leona Valley Elementary a good school?

Leona Valley Elementary ranks 2471 st of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Leona Valley Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 251 students attended Leona Valley Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Leona Valley Elementary?

Students at Leona Valley Elementary are 51% Hispanic, 27% White, 11% African American, 5% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Leona Valley Elementary attend?

Students who attend Leona Valley Elementary usually go on to attend: High : Quartz Hill High

Leona Valley Elementary

Summary:

Leona Valley Elementary is a public elementary school located in Leona Valley, CA, serving grades K-6 with a student population of 251. It is part of the Westside Union Elementary District, which is ranked 804 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Leona Valley Elementary has consistently performed better than the Westside Union Elementary District and the state of California in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency rates across various grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Leona Valley Elementary had 54.76% of students proficient or better in ELA End of Course, compared to 44.95% for the district and 47.04% for the state. However, the school has seen a decline in performance for some student subgroups, particularly female students and Hispanic students. Additionally, Leona Valley Elementary has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 6.3% in the 2017-2018 school year to 19.0% in the 2022-2023 school year.

Leona Valley Elementary generally outperforms the nearby schools within the Westside Union Elementary District, such as Del Sur Senior Elementary, Anaverde Hills, and Valley View Elementary, in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency rates. However, Cottonwood Elementary, which is also part of the Westside Union Elementary District, has consistently outperformed Leona Valley Elementary in academic achievement. Leona Valley Elementary has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, which may contribute to the school's academic challenges, and has maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio, suggesting the potential for more individualized attention and support.

Detail:

Public K-6

9063 West Leona Ave.
Leona Valley, CA 93551-7330

(661) 948-9010

District: Westside Union Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
2471^st of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,579

Students who attend Leona Valley Elementary usually attend:

High:

Quartz Hill High

Student/teacher ratio: 22.8

Number of students: 251

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

51.4%

White:

27.5%

African American:

10.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 61.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Leona Valley Elementary ranks better than 57.8% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 3^rd among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Westside Union Elementary School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.5. (See more...)

Compare Details Leona Valley Elementary is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.54. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Leona Valley Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Westside Union Elementary School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (51.4%), White (27.5%), African American (10.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 61.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Leona Valley Elementary is 22.8, which is the lowest among 10 elementary schools in the Westside Union Elementary School District! (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Leona Valley Elementary is $9,579, which is the highest among 10 elementary schools in the Westside Union Elementary School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Leona Valley Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Westside Union Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Westside Union Elementary 804^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Leona Valley Elementary

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Leona Valley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	82.22	824^th	4809	82.9%
2005	74.37	1150^th	4822	76.2%
2006	66.66	1479^th	4818	69.3%
2007	76.54	1114^th	5113	78.2%
2008	85.95	704^th	5113	86.2%
2009	77.97	1093^rd	5193	79.0%
2010	84.48	759^th	5314	85.7%
2011	79.47	1036^th	5377	80.7%
2012	79.59	1051^st	5390	80.5%
2013	77.09	1217^th	5530	78.0%
2015	71.68	1434^th	5611	74.4%
2016	57.09	2127^th	5614	62.1%
2017	64.47	1819^th	5692	68.0%
2018	51.11	2509^th	5662	55.7%
2019	57.17	2202^nd	5789	62.0%
2022	27.39	4111^th	5883	30.1%
2023	32.29	3711^th	5874	36.8%
2024	51.50	2471^st	5862	57.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Leona Valley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	28.27	3974^th	5264	24.5%
2023	27.83	4092^nd	5374	23.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Leona Valley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	31.15	3636^th	5635	35.5%
2023	15.90	5068^th	5617	9.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Leona Valley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	63.03	1824^th	5510	66.9%
2022	25.54	4193^rd	5663	26.0%
2023	38.89	3128^th	5650	44.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Leona Valley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	33.50	3413^th	5084	32.9%
2023	25.85	4037^th	5098	20.8%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Leona Valley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	24.24	2230^th	2737	18.5%
2019	34.44	2030^th	2834	28.4%
2022	8.55	2557^th	2726	6.2%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Leona Valley Elementary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Leona Valley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2006	46.55	882^nd	1804	51.1%
2007	38.39	1152^nd	1999	42.4%
2008	74.43	393^rd	2005	80.4%
2010	71.22	521^st	2179	76.1%
2011	72.73	469^th	2236	79.0%
2012	62.67	749^th	2259	66.8%
2013	55.41	1004^th	2379	57.8%
2023	18.54	2354^th	2802	16.0%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Leona Valley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	13.64	2392^nd	2549	6.2%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Leona Valley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	15.11	2306^th	2547	9.5%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Leona Valley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	18.65	2164^th	2558	15.4%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Leona Valley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	20.79	2001^st	2391	16.3%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Leona Valley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	7.89	1471^st	1552	5.2%

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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.

Data source: California Department of Education

Review counts

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100%

Reviews:

by a parent
Wednesday, April 18, 2018

One thing about "rating" this school is that it is so small. In the past year, there has been an enormous amount of change. The teaching staff and principals are almost all brand new to the school 2017-2018. So, reading the other comments prior to this one is POINTLESS. They are all invalid at this point. There are only 4 teachers and all the classes are combo classes. There are GREAT benefits to this, but it isn't for everyone. The teachers here know how to teach a combo. The classroom is naturally set up to be differentiated for students. The teachers cultivate an atmosphere of leadership excelling in AVID, coding, technology, and performing art opportunities. The school events are incredible, inviting the entire Leona Valley Community to be involved. The student relationships here are different than at other schools, as the school has only roughly 100 students. The students treat each other like family as they normally are in the same class with the same kids for their entire Elementary Career. The students are very close nit, but LOVE having a fresh face among them. If your child needs specialized services, you may want to consider sending them somewhere else as the school is small and doesn't have as great of access as a bigger school. Overall, this school is truly a gem and HIGHLY recommended. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Leona Valley Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	165	0	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	172
1989	180	0	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	186
1990	187	0	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	189
1991	162	0	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	167
1992	170	0	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	176
1993	137	0	0	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	143
1994	144	0	2	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	156
1995	136	3	1	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	153
1996	136	3	1	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	153
1997	143	3	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	156
1998	136	2	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	148
1999	140	1	0	11	0	n/a	n/a	2	154
2000	131	0	1	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	144
2001	118	5	1	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	136
2002	75	4	1	17	3	n/a	n/a	0	100
2003	75	4	1	17	3	n/a	n/a	0	100
2004	59	0	1	14	3	n/a	n/a	8	85
2005	56	0	0	8	1	n/a	n/a	8	73
2006	117	1	0	26	2	n/a	n/a	12	158
2007	123	7	2	20	0	n/a	n/a	14	166
2008	118	5	4	21	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	148
2009	115	5	2	14	1	0	6	0	143
2010	136	4	1	19	3	0	4	0	167
2011	131	4	2	20	2	0	6	0	165
2012	134	4	3	19	2	0	10	0	172
2013	104	3	2	16	1	0	6	0	132
2014	103	1	2	24	1	0	5	0	136
2015	97	0	1	21	1	0	7	0	127
2016	74	0	1	20	2	0	5	0	102
2017	72	0	0	24	2	0	7	0	105
2018	70	1	0	25	3	0	9	0	108
2019	57	1	0	23	3	1	7	0	92
2020	53	0	0	25	2	1	6	0	87
2021	34	0	0	18	0	0	2	0	54
2022	75	40	19	172	1	1	20	0	328
2023	69	27	12	129	1	1	12	0	251

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 Leona Valley Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	172	5.0	34.4	n/a
1989	186	5.0	37.2	n/a
1990	189	6.0	31.5	n/a
1991	167	6.0	27.8	n/a
1992	176	6.1	28.8	3.4
1993	143	6.0	23.8	6.3
1994	156	5.6	27.9	9.6
1995	153	6.0	25.5	2.6
1996	153	6.0	25.5	2.6
1997	156	6.0	26.0	3.8
1998	148	7.0	21.1	9.5
1999	154	9.5	16.2	9.2
2000	144	8.5	16.9	7.6
2001	136	8.0	17.0	12.5
2002	100	5.0	20.0	25
2003	100	5.0	20.0	25
2004	85	5.4	15.7	15.6
2005	73	4.0	18.3	21.5
2006	158	5.0	31.6	0
2007	166	5.4	30.7	18.4
2008	148	4.5	32.9	18.9
2009	143	5.4	20.4	9.8
2010	167	6.0	27.8	13.2
2011	165	n/a	n/a	14.5
2012	172	6.0	28.6	16.3
2013	132	5.0	26.4	15.2
2014	136	4.5	30.2	23.5
2015	127	5.0	25.4	29.9
2016	102	4.0	25.5	33.3
2017	105	4.0	26.2	26.7
2018	108	5.0	21.6	19.4
2019	92	4.0	23.0	20.7
2020	87	n/a	n/a	25.3
2021	54	2.5	21.6	25.9
2022	328	14.1	23.2	64.6
2023	251	11.0	22.8	61.8

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 Leona Valley Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	172	5.0	34.4	n/a
1989	186	5.0	37.2	n/a
1990	189	6.0	31.5	n/a
1991	167	6.0	27.8	n/a
1992	176	6.1	28.8	3.4
1993	143	6.0	23.8	6.3
1994	156	5.6	27.9	9.6
1995	153	6.0	25.5	2.6
1996	153	6.0	25.5	2.6
1997	156	6.0	26.0	3.8
1998	148	7.0	21.1	9.5
1999	154	9.5	16.2	9.2
2000	144	8.5	16.9	7.6
2001	136	8.0	17.0	12.5
2002	100	5.0	20.0	25
2003	100	5.0	20.0	25
2004	85	5.4	15.7	15.6
2005	73	4.0	18.3	21.5
2006	158	5.0	31.6	0
2007	166	5.4	30.7	18.4
2008	148	4.5	32.9	18.9
2009	143	5.4	20.4	9.8
2010	167	6.0	27.8	13.2
2011	165	n/a	n/a	14.5
2012	172	6.0	28.6	16.3
2013	132	5.0	26.4	15.2
2014	136	4.5	30.2	23.5
2015	127	5.0	25.4	29.9
2016	102	4.0	25.5	33.3
2017	105	4.0	26.2	26.7
2018	108	5.0	21.6	19.4
2019	92	4.0	23.0	20.7
2020	87	n/a	n/a	25.3
2021	54	2.5	21.6	25.9
2022	328	14.1	23.2	64.6
2023	251	11.0	22.8	61.8

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.

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