Serving 452 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Mary Collins Charter School At Cherry Valley ranks in the top 30% 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 40% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 452 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mary Collins Charter School At Cherry Valley ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mary Collins Charter School At Cherry Valley's student population of 452 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
452 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mary Collins Charter School At Cherry Valley ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary Collins Charter School At Cherry Valley is 0.44, 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
#2846 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
13%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
73%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary Collins Charter School At Cherry Valley's ranking?
Mary Collins Charter School At Cherry Valley is ranked #2846 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mary Collins Charter School At Cherry Valley?
452 students attend Mary Collins Charter School At Cherry Valley.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Mary Collins Charter School At Cherry Valley students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% 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 Mary Collins Charter School At Cherry Valley?
Mary Collins Charter School At Cherry Valley has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Mary Collins Charter School At Cherry Valley offer ?
Mary Collins Charter School At Cherry Valley offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Mary Collins Charter School At Cherry Valley part of?
Mary Collins Charter School At Cherry Valley is part of Petaluma Joint Union High School District.
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