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Valley Oaks Charter vs. Grow Academy Arvin

Should you attend Valley Oaks Charter or Grow Academy Arvin? 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
Valley Oaks Charter
3501 Chester Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Grow Academy Arvin
901 Nectarine Ct.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 1,048 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Valley Oaks Charter 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 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 801 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Grow Academy Arvin 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 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-12
K-8
Total Students
1,048 students
801 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Valley Oaks Charter over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Grow Academy Arvin over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Valley Oaks Charter.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Grow Academy Arvin.
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
31 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Valley Oaks Charter over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Grow Academy Arvin over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
26:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Valley Oaks Charter with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kern County Office Of Education 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 Grow Academy Arvin with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Grow Academy Arvin 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

#5073 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#6630 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Valley Oaks Charter, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Grow Academy Arvin, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
23%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
18%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Valley Oaks Charter who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kern County Office Of Education 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 Grow Academy Arvin who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Grow Academy Arvin School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
35%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Valley Oaks Charter who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kern County Office Of Education 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 Grow Academy Arvin who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Grow Academy Arvin School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
33%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Grow Academy Arvin who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Grow Academy Arvin School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-84%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Valley Oaks Charter with the average graduation rate observed in the Kern County Office Of Education School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Valley Oaks Charter by grade.
This chart displays the students of Grow Academy Arvin by grade.
Kindergarten Students
115
107
Grade 1 Students
69
90
Grade 2 Students
80
91
Grade 3 Students
68
85
Grade 4 Students
71
84
Grade 5 Students
68
82
Grade 6 Students
63
84
Grade 7 Students
90
88
Grade 8 Students
92
90
Grade 9 Students
85
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Grade 10 Students
89
-
Grade 11 Students
80
-
Grade 12 Students
78
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Valley Oaks Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Kern County Office Of Education School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
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% Asian
2%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Valley Oaks Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kern County Office Of Education 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 Asian at Grow Academy Arvin, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Grow Academy Arvin School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
36%
95%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Valley Oaks Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kern County Office Of Education 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 Grow Academy Arvin, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Grow Academy Arvin 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%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Valley Oaks Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kern County Office Of Education 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 Grow Academy Arvin, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Grow Academy Arvin School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
52%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Valley Oaks Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kern County Office Of Education 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 Grow Academy Arvin, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Grow Academy Arvin 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
% Two or more races
8%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Valley Oaks Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kern County Office Of Education 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 Grow Academy Arvin, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Grow Academy Arvin School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.60
0.10
This chart showcases the diversity score of Valley Oaks Charter, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kern County Office Of Education 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 Grow Academy Arvin, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Grow Academy Arvin 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
40%
81%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Valley Oaks Charter, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kern County Office Of Education 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 Grow Academy Arvin, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Grow Academy Arvin 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%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Valley Oaks Charter, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kern County Office Of Education 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 Grow Academy Arvin, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Grow Academy Arvin 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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