Serving 6 students in grades 7-9, Nova Opportunity 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 1:1 was lower than the California state level of 22:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
6 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
17%
12%
Hispanic
33%
55%
Black
17%
5%
White
n/a
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
33%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
7%
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Nova Opportunity?
6 students attend Nova Opportunity.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Nova Opportunity students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Two or more races, 17% of students are Asian, and 17% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nova Opportunity?
Nova Opportunity has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Nova Opportunity offer ?
Nova Opportunity offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Nova Opportunity part of?
Nova Opportunity is part of Twin Rivers Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Nova Opportunity located?
Nova Opportunity is located in the North Sacramento neighborhood of Sacramento, CA. There are 39 other public schools located in North Sacramento.
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