Serving 38 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Atkinson Academy 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 ≤20% (which was lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 38:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
38 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
38:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
8%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
55%
20%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
24%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Atkinson Academy Charter School District
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Atkinson Academy Charter?
38 students attend Atkinson Academy Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Atkinson Academy Charter students are White, 24% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Atkinson Academy Charter?
Atkinson Academy Charter has a student ration of 38:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Atkinson Academy Charter offer ?
Atkinson Academy Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Atkinson Academy Charter part of?
Atkinson Academy Charter is part of Atkinson Academy Charter School District.
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