Serving 542 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Aspire Richmond Technology Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 542 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 32:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Aspire Richmond Technology Academy's student population of 542 students has grown by 57% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
542 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Aspire Richmond Technology Academy 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 Aspire Richmond Technology Academy is 0.50, 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
#5529 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
32:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
69%
55%
Black
15%
5%
White
2%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aspire Richmond Technology Academy's ranking?
Aspire Richmond Technology Academy is ranked #5529 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Aspire Richmond Technology Academy often compared to?
Aspire Richmond Technology Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Richmond College Preparatory by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Aspire Richmond Technology Academy?
542 students attend Aspire Richmond Technology Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Aspire Richmond Technology Academy students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aspire Richmond Technology Academy?
Aspire Richmond Technology Academy has a student ration of 32:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Aspire Richmond Technology Academy offer ?
Aspire Richmond Technology Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Aspire Richmond Technology Academy part of?
Aspire Richmond Technology Academy is part of Aspire Richmond Technology Academy School District.
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