Serving 429 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Alder Grove Charter School 2 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 is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 429 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alder Grove Charter School 2 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Alder Grove Charter School 2's student population of 429 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
429 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Alder Grove Charter School 2 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alder Grove Charter School 2 is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5355 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
22:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
14%
55%
Black
2%
5%
White
66%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alder Grove Charter School 2's ranking?
Alder Grove Charter School 2 is ranked #5355 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alder Grove Charter School 2?
The graduation rate of Alder Grove Charter School 2 is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Alder Grove Charter School 2?
429 students attend Alder Grove Charter School 2.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Alder Grove Charter School 2 students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alder Grove Charter School 2?
Alder Grove Charter School 2 has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Alder Grove Charter School 2 offer ?
Alder Grove Charter School 2 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Alder Grove Charter School 2 part of?
Alder Grove Charter School 2 is part of Alder Grove Charter School 2 School District.
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