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Nueva Vista Language Academy

Delano Union Elementary · Kern County · 120 Garces Highway, Delano, CA 93215-3328

(661) 721-5070 · www.duesd.org/schools/vallevistaes/

7/10
#2120
Rank 2120 out of 5,722
Top 37%
English Language Arts7/10 · #2086 · 64th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #2341 · 59th percentile
Science7/10 · #1950 · 65th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Nueva Vista Language Academy stands out in Delano as a charter school with a bilingual focus, making it a natural fit for families who want their kids to grow up genuinely fluent in two languages — not just exposed to them. Delano is a tight-knit agricultural community in the southern San Joaquin Valley where Spanish and English are woven into everyday life, so a language academy here feels less like a specialty program and more like a reflection of the community itself. Academically, the school performs solidly above the middle of the pack statewide, which is a meaningful achievement in a district that serves a largely working-class population, and families looking for a school with both cultural grounding and real academic momentum will find a lot to like here.

Student Demographics

298 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
279 (94%)
Filipino
11 (4%)
Other
8 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners131 (44%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged258 (87%)
Students with Disabilities29 (10%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

684
Enrollment
34.5
Teachers (FTE)
19.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2.5
Administrators (FTE)
19.7
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 Programs2/10 · #4858 · 20th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found