Serving 179 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Foundations 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 179 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Foundations Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Foundations Academy's student population of 179 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
179 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Foundations 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 Foundations Academy is 0.76, which is more 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
#9188 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
38%
55%
Black
13%
5%
White
25%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Foundations Academy's ranking?
Foundations Academy is ranked #9188 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Foundations Academy?
The graduation rate of Foundations Academy is 20%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Foundations Academy?
179 students attend Foundations Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Foundations Academy students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Foundations Academy?
Foundations Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Foundations Academy offer ?
Foundations Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Foundations Academy part of?
Foundations Academy is part of Sacramento County Office Of Education School District.
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