Serving 42 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Irwin O. Addicott 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Irwin O. Addicott ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Irwin O. Addicott's student population of 42 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
42 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Irwin O. Addicott 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 Irwin O. Addicott is 0.57, 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
#7692 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
22:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
12%
12%
Hispanic
64%
55%
Black
7%
5%
White
7%
21%
Hawaiian
5%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
48%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Irwin O. Addicott's ranking?
Irwin O. Addicott is ranked #7692 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 ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Irwin O. Addicott?
42 students attend Irwin O. Addicott.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Irwin O. Addicott students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Irwin O. Addicott?
Irwin O. Addicott has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Irwin O. Addicott offer ?
Irwin O. Addicott offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Irwin O. Addicott part of?
Irwin O. Addicott is part of Fresno Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Irwin O. Addicott located?
Irwin O. Addicott is located in the McLane neighborhood of Fresno, CA. There are 18 other public schools located in McLane.
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