Valley Atwater Community
Atwater, CA · Merced County Office of Education
Alternative school · Grades 6-12 · Suburb, midsize
439th of 447 California schools statewide · better than 2%· Stable
1800 Matthew Ave., Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 381-4550Official website ↗NCES ID 069102010961Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Valley Atwater Community 439th of 447 California schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 2% of schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 2th in 2015 to 2th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 75 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 120 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2005, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 85.2% | 82.5% | ▼ 2.7 pts | |
| White | 5.2% | 10.0% | ▲ 4.8 pts | |
| Black | 5.2% | 5.0% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.9% | 1.7% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Asian | 3.5% | 0.8% | ▼ 2.7 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2005. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $423K in zip 95301 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Valley Atwater Community
- –Shaffer PreschoolAtwater Elementary · 0.6 mi awayCompare
- –Aileen Colburn SchoolAtwater Elementary · 0.7 mi awayCompare
- –Bellevue PreschoolAtwater Elementary · 1.5 mi awayCompare
- –Frank SparkesWinton · 2.4 mi awayCompare
- –Winfield ElementaryWinton · 2.9 mi awayCompare
- –Sybil CrookhamWinton · 2.9 mi awayCompare
- –Winton Elementary Sch DistrictWinton · 2.9 mi awayCompare
- –Franklin PreschoolMerced City Elementary · 4 mi awayCompare
What school district is Valley Atwater Community in?
Valley Atwater Community is part of the Merced County Office of Education district in Atwater, California.
Is Valley Atwater Community a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Valley Atwater Community 439th of 447 California schools (better than 2% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Valley Atwater Community?
Hispanic 83%, White 10%, Black 5%, Two or more races 2% (120 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Valley Atwater Community cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95301 is $423K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.