Serving 276 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Villacorta 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 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 276 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Villacorta Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Villacorta Elementary School's student population of 276 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
276 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Villacorta Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Villacorta Elementary School is 0.17, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7284 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
91%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Villacorta Elementary School's ranking?
Villacorta Elementary School is ranked #7284 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Villacorta Elementary School?
276 students attend Villacorta Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Villacorta Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Villacorta Elementary School?
Villacorta Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Villacorta Elementary School offer ?
Villacorta Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Villacorta Elementary School part of?
Villacorta Elementary School is part of Rowland Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Date
First Day of School for the 2025-2026 School Year! (Events)
August 11, 2025 (Monday)
Veteran's Day Holiday Schools Closed (Events)
November 11, 2025 (Tuesday)
Thanksgiving Break - Schools Closed November 24-28 (Events)
November 24, 2025 (Monday)
Winter Break - Schools Closed Dec. 22 - Jan. 9 (Events)
December 22, 2025 (Monday)
Winter Break - Schools Closed Dec. 22 - Jan. 9 (Events)
December 29, 2025 (Monday)
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