Serving 405 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Our Community Charter ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% 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: 405 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Our Community 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
School Overview
Our Community Charter's student population of 405 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
405 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Our Community Charter ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Our Community Charter is 0.67, 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
#1646 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
36%
55%
Black
5%
5%
White
44%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Our Community Charter's ranking?
Our Community Charter is ranked #1646 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Our Community Charter often compared to?
Our Community Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Superior Street Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Our Community Charter?
405 students attend Our Community Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Our Community Charter students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Our Community Charter?
Our Community Charter has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Our Community Charter offer ?
Our Community Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Our Community Charter part of?
Our Community Charter is part of Our Community Charter School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break - No School
April 14, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day Of School
June 12, 2025 (Thursday)
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