Downtown Charter Academy vs. Yu Ming Charter
Should you attend Downtown Charter Academy or Yu Ming Charter? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Downtown Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Yu Ming Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 259 students in grades 6-8, Downtown Charter Academy 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 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Serving 766 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Yu Ming Charter ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 95% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (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 92% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
K-8
Total Students
259 students
766 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1049 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#22 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
95%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
90%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
80-84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
167
Grade 1 Students
-
159
Grade 2 Students
-
82
Grade 3 Students
-
80
Grade 4 Students
-
78
Grade 5 Students
-
72
Grade 6 Students
93
39
Grade 7 Students
73
46
Grade 8 Students
93
43
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
77%
52%
% Hispanic
16%
8%
% Black
5%
8%
% White
n/a
8%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
23%
Diversity Score
0.38
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
