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Valle Verde Elementary School

400 Berkshire Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 792 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Valle Verde Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 792 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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Valle Verde Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Valle Verde Elementary School's student population of 792 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
792 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers

School Rankings

Valle Verde Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valle Verde Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#5943 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
22%
34%
36%
47%
20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
90%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.19
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Valle Verde Elementary School's ranking?
Valle Verde Elementary School is ranked #5943 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Valle Verde Elementary School often compared to?
Valle Verde Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beardsley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Valle Verde Elementary School?
792 students attend Valle Verde Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Valle Verde Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valle Verde Elementary School?
Valle Verde Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Valle Verde Elementary School offer ?
Valle Verde Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Valle Verde Elementary School part of?
Valle Verde Elementary School is part of Greenfield Union School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 792 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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