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Middle SchoolsGrades 7-8

Valley Oak Middle

Visalia Unified · Tulare County · 2000 North Lovers Lane, Visalia, CA 93292-3104

(559) 730-7681 · www.vusd.org

3/10
#959
Rank 959 out of 1,315
Top 73%
English Language Arts4/10 · #903 · 31st percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #1011 · 23rd percentile
Science4/10 · #904 · 32nd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Valley Oak Middle serves seventh and eighth graders in Visalia, a Central Valley city surrounded by agriculture and within easy driving distance of Sequoia National Park. The school's academics sit below the state median, so families who prioritize strong test performance may want to weigh their options, but for those rooted in the Visalia community, it can still offer a familiar, neighborhood-school feel during those important transitional middle school years. Families looking for extra academic support or enrichment would do well to connect early with teachers and take advantage of any tutoring or after-school programs available.

Student Demographics

889 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
686 (77%)
White
126 (14%)
Asian
31 (3%)
Multiple Races
18 (2%)
Other
28 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners264 (30%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged729 (82%)
Students with Disabilities123 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

952
Enrollment
45.4
Teachers (FTE)
21:1
Student-Staff Ratio
5
Administrators (FTE)
25
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 Programs4/10 · #943 · 31st percentile

60 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found