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Oak Valley Elementary School vs. Garden Elementary School

Should you attend Oak Valley Elementary School or Garden Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Oak Valley Elementary School
24500 Road 68
Tulare, CA 93274
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Garden Elementary School
640 East Pleasant Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 574 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Oak Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher 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 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 661 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Garden 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 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-6
Total Students
574 students
661 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Oak Valley Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Garden Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
46% | 54%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Oak Valley Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Garden Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
29 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Oak Valley Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Garden Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
23:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Oak Valley Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Oak Valley Union Elementary School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Garden Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Tulare City School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#3422 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
#5875 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Oak Valley Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Garden Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40%
(Top 50% in CA)
25%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Oak Valley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Oak Valley Union Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Garden Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Tulare City School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
48%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
34%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Oak Valley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Oak Valley Union Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Garden Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Tulare City School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Garden Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Tulare City School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Oak Valley Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Garden Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
94
92
Grade 1 Students
55
80
Grade 2 Students
61
83
Grade 3 Students
61
102
Grade 4 Students
55
103
Grade 5 Students
62
97
Grade 6 Students
56
104
Grade 7 Students
66
-
Grade 8 Students
64
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Oak Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Oak Valley Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Garden Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Tulare City School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Oak Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Oak Valley Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2007-08 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Garden Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Tulare City School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
80%
73%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Oak Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Oak Valley Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Garden Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Tulare City School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Oak Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Oak Valley Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Garden Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Tulare City School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
17%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Oak Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Oak Valley Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Garden Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Tulare City School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Garden Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Tulare City School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Two or more races
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Oak Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Oak Valley Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Garden Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Tulare City School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.33
0.43
This chart showcases the diversity score of Oak Valley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Oak Valley Union Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Garden Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Tulare City School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
70%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Oak Valley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Oak Valley Union Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Garden Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Tulare City School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Oak Valley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Oak Valley Union Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Garden Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Tulare City School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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