Serving 783 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Community Roots Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% 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-8
- Enrollment: 783 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Community Roots Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Community Roots Academy's student population of 783 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
783 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Community Roots Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Community Roots Academy is 0.52, 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
#1320 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
14%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
67%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
51%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Community Roots Academy's ranking?
Community Roots Academy is ranked #1320 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Community Roots Academy?
783 students attend Community Roots Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Community Roots Academy students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Community Roots Academy?
Community Roots Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Community Roots Academy offer ?
Community Roots Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Community Roots Academy part of?
Community Roots Academy is part of Community Roots Academy School District.
School Calendar
View the Community Roots Academy yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break - NO School
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break - NO School
April 07, 2025 (Monday)
CRA LAST DAY of School
June 04, 2025 (Wednesday)
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