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Great Valley Academy - Salida

Salida Union Elementary · Stanislaus County · 5901 Sisk Road, Modesto, CA 95356-8870

(209) 545-7500 · www.greatvalleyacademy.com

3/10
#4013
Rank 4013 out of 5,722
Top 70%
English Language Arts4/10 · #3588 · 37th percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #4383 · 23rd percentile
Science4/10 · #3901 · 30th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Great Valley Academy in Salida sits in the quieter, more suburban northern edge of the Modesto area, where the Central Valley's agricultural roots start to give way to newer residential neighborhoods. As a K-8 charter school, it offers families a longer runway with their kids under one roof, which can be appealing for parents who value continuity and consistency over the elementary years. Academics here are still developing, so families who are actively involved in their child's education and looking for a community-feel alternative to traditional public schools may find it worth a closer look.

Student Demographics

568 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
317 (56%)
White
164 (29%)
Multiple Races
31 (5%)
Asian
19 (3%)
African American
16 (3%)
Filipino
9 (2%)
Other
12 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners76 (13%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged185 (33%)
Students with Disabilities96 (17%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

927
Enrollment
51.8
Teachers (FTE)
17.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
23.7
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs3/10 · #4699 · 22nd percentile

39 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found