Serving 172 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Nubia Leadership Academy 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 40-44% (which was lower than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the California state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was lower than the California state level of 22:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
172 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40-44%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)35-39%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
15%
55%
Black
77%
5%
White
n/a
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% CA state average).
How many students attend Nubia Leadership Academy?
172 students attend Nubia Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Nubia Leadership Academy students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nubia Leadership Academy?
Nubia Leadership Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Nubia Leadership Academy offer ?
Nubia Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Nubia Leadership Academy part of?
Nubia Leadership Academy is part of San Diego Unified School District.
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