Serving 250 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Aspire University Charter ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was higher than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was higher than the California state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
250 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)60-64%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)60-64%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
44%
55%
Black
4%
5%
White
27%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
18%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
How many students attend Aspire University Charter?
250 students attend Aspire University Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Aspire University Charter students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aspire University Charter?
Aspire University Charter has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Aspire University Charter offer ?
Aspire University Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Aspire University Charter part of?
Aspire University Charter is part of Sylvan Union Elementary School District.
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