Serving 329 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Acacia Elementary Charter ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the California state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the California state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
329 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)6-9%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)10-14%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
55%
55%
Black
27%
5%
White
5%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% CA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
How many students attend Acacia Elementary Charter?
329 students attend Acacia Elementary Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Acacia Elementary Charter students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Acacia Elementary Charter?
Acacia Elementary Charter has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Acacia Elementary Charter offer ?
Acacia Elementary Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Acacia Elementary Charter part of?
Acacia Elementary Charter is part of New Jerusalem Elementary School District.
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