Serving 480 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Academy Of Performing Arts And Foreign Language ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 56% (which was lower than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 58% (which was higher than the California state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 was higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
480 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)56%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)58%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
22:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
57%
55%
Black
16%
5%
White
20%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% CA state average).
How many students attend Academy Of Performing Arts And Foreign Language?
480 students attend Academy Of Performing Arts And Foreign Language.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Academy Of Performing Arts And Foreign Language students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy Of Performing Arts And Foreign Language?
Academy Of Performing Arts And Foreign Language has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Academy Of Performing Arts And Foreign Language offer ?
Academy Of Performing Arts And Foreign Language offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Academy Of Performing Arts And Foreign Language part of?
Academy Of Performing Arts And Foreign Language is part of Victor Elementary School District.
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