De Anza 9th Grade Academy (Closed 2015)

824 Blair Ave.
Calexico, CA 92231
(School attendance zone shown in map)
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the California state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the California state average of 56%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9
Total Students (11-12)
809 students
Total Classroom Teachers (11-12)
32 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(10-11)
10-14%
58%
(10-11)
≤5%
56%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
(11-12)
n/a
1%
Asian
(11-12)
1%
11%
Hispanic
(11-12)
99%
52%
Black
(11-12)
n/a
6%
White
(11-12)
n/a
26%
Hawaiian
(11-12)
n/a
1%
Two or more races
(11-12)
n/a
3%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
63%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% CA state average).
How many students attend De Anza 9th Grade Academy?
809 students attend De Anza 9th Grade Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of De Anza 9th Grade Academy students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does De Anza 9th Grade Academy offer ?
De Anza 9th Grade Academy offers enrollment in grades 9
What school district is De Anza 9th Grade Academy part of?
De Anza 9th Grade Academy is part of Calexico Unified School District.

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