Serving 366 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Joe Serna Jr. Charter ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (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 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 366 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Joe Serna Jr. Charter's student population of 366 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
366 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Joe Serna Jr. Charter ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joe Serna Jr. Charter is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3402 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
82%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
14%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joe Serna Jr. Charter's ranking?
Joe Serna Jr. Charter is ranked #3402 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Joe Serna Jr. Charter often compared to?
Joe Serna Jr. Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Elkhorn, Ellerth E. Larson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Joe Serna Jr. Charter?
366 students attend Joe Serna Jr. Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Joe Serna Jr. Charter students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joe Serna Jr. Charter?
Joe Serna Jr. Charter has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Joe Serna Jr. Charter offer ?
Joe Serna Jr. Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Joe Serna Jr. Charter part of?
Joe Serna Jr. Charter is part of Lodi Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 8/20/2012
Good school and staff, there are a lot of teachers in Lodi unified that send there
Own kids to this school, That says something.
After having one kid graduate and another still in
Attendance I''m hoping that the new principle will be as good or
Better than Mr G.
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