Serving 148 students in grades 6-8, Acacia Middle 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 15-19% (which was lower than the California state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 was higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% 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 6-8
Total Students
148 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)6-9%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)15-19%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
16%
12%
Hispanic
47%
55%
Black
21%
5%
White
7%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
How many students attend Acacia Middle Charter?
148 students attend Acacia Middle Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Acacia Middle Charter students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 16% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Acacia Middle Charter?
Acacia Middle Charter has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Acacia Middle Charter offer ?
Acacia Middle Charter offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Acacia Middle Charter part of?
Acacia Middle Charter is part of New Jerusalem Elementary School District.
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