Serving 143 students in grades 6-12, Nidorf Barry J. 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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 143 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 25-29% (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
Nidorf Barry J. ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Nidorf Barry J.'s student population of 143 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
143 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nidorf Barry J. 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 Nidorf Barry J. is 0.47, 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
#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
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
68%
55%
Black
26%
5%
White
4%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
25-29%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
51%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nidorf Barry J.'s ranking?
Nidorf Barry J. 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 Nidorf Barry J.?
The graduation rate of Nidorf Barry J. is 25-29%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Nidorf Barry J.?
143 students attend Nidorf Barry J..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Nidorf Barry J. students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nidorf Barry J.?
Nidorf Barry J. has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Nidorf Barry J. offer ?
Nidorf Barry J. offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Nidorf Barry J. part of?
Nidorf Barry J. is part of Los Angeles County Office Of Education School District.
In what neighborhood is Nidorf Barry J. located?
Nidorf Barry J. is located in the Sylmar neighborhood of Downey, CA.
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