Serving 67 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Nevada City Charter ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 21-39% (which was lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
67 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-79%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
12%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
78%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Nevada City Charter?
67 students attend Nevada City Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Nevada City Charter students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nevada City Charter?
Nevada City Charter has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Nevada City Charter offer ?
Nevada City Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Nevada City Charter part of?
Nevada City Charter is part of Nevada City Elementary School District.
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