Serving 919 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Caliber Changemakers Academy 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 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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-8
- Enrollment: 919 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Caliber Changemakers Academy's student population of 919 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
919 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Caliber Changemakers 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 Caliber Changemakers Academy is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5927 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
53%
55%
Black
26%
5%
White
5%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Caliber Changemakers Academy's ranking?
Caliber Changemakers Academy is ranked #5927 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?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Caliber Changemakers Academy?
919 students attend Caliber Changemakers Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Caliber Changemakers Academy students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Caliber Changemakers Academy?
Caliber Changemakers Academy has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Caliber Changemakers Academy offer ?
Caliber Changemakers Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Caliber Changemakers Academy part of?
Caliber Changemakers Academy is part of Caliber: Changemakers Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Caliber Changemakers Academy located?
Caliber Changemakers Academy is located in the Point Richmond neighborhood of Richmond, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Point Richmond.
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