Serving 239 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Old Town Academy K-8 Charter ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% 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: 239 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Old Town Academy K-8 Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Old Town Academy K-8 Charter's student population of 239 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
239 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Old Town Academy K-8 Charter ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Old Town Academy K-8 Charter is 0.69, which is more 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
#879 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
34%
55%
Black
5%
5%
White
42%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Old Town Academy K-8 Charter's ranking?
Old Town Academy K-8 Charter is ranked #879 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Old Town Academy K-8 Charter often compared to?
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Old Town Academy K-8 Charter?
239 students attend Old Town Academy K-8 Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Old Town Academy K-8 Charter students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Old Town Academy K-8 Charter?
Old Town Academy K-8 Charter has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Old Town Academy K-8 Charter offer ?
Old Town Academy K-8 Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Old Town Academy K-8 Charter part of?
Old Town Academy K-8 Charter is part of Old Town Academy K-8 Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Old Town Academy K-8 Charter located?
Old Town Academy K-8 Charter is located in the Mission Hills neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Mission Hills.
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