Serving 773 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Great Valley Academy - Manteca ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 34% (which was lower than the California state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 41% (which was lower than the California state average of 48%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
773 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)34%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)41%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
34%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
48%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% CA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
How many students attend Great Valley Academy - Manteca?
773 students attend Great Valley Academy - Manteca.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Great Valley Academy - Manteca students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Great Valley Academy - Manteca?
Great Valley Academy - Manteca has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Great Valley Academy - Manteca offer ?
Great Valley Academy - Manteca offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Great Valley Academy - Manteca part of?
Great Valley Academy - Manteca is part of New Jerusalem Elementary School District.
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