Serving 725 students in grades 6-8, Creative Performing And Media Arts 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 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 725 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Creative Performing And Media Arts's student population of 725 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
725 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Creative Performing And Media Arts 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 Creative Performing And Media Arts is 0.60, 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
#5681 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
60%
55%
Black
12%
5%
White
13%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Creative Performing And Media Arts's ranking?
Creative Performing And Media Arts is ranked #5681 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Creative Performing And Media Arts often compared to?
Creative Performing And Media Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Standley Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Creative Performing And Media Arts?
725 students attend Creative Performing And Media Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Creative Performing And Media Arts students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Creative Performing And Media Arts?
Creative Performing And Media Arts has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Creative Performing And Media Arts offer ?
Creative Performing And Media Arts offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Creative Performing And Media Arts part of?
Creative Performing And Media Arts is part of San Diego Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Creative Performing And Media Arts located?
Creative Performing And Media Arts is located in the Clairemont neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 26 other public schools located in Clairemont.
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