Serving 536 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Core Placer 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 15% (which was lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40% (which was lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 29% 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-12
Total Students
536 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
16%
55%
Black
2%
5%
White
71%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)85-89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Core Placer 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?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Core Placer Charter?
The graduation rate of Core Placer Charter is 85-89%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Core Placer Charter?
536 students attend Core Placer Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Core Placer Charter students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Core Placer Charter?
Core Placer Charter has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Core Placer Charter offer ?
Core Placer Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Core Placer Charter part of?
Core Placer Charter is part of Core Placer Charter School District.
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