Mesa Elementary School vs. San Jose Charter Academy
Should you attend Mesa Elementary School or San Jose Charter Academy? 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
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San Jose Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 790 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mesa Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,258 students in grades Kindergarten-8, San Jose 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 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (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.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-8
Total Students
790 students
1,258 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
56 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2083 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1265 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
72%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
162
161
Grade 1 Students
114
138
Grade 2 Students
132
138
Grade 3 Students
140
137
Grade 4 Students
127
138
Grade 5 Students
115
136
Grade 6 Students
-
137
Grade 7 Students
-
136
Grade 8 Students
-
137
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
34%
23%
% Hispanic
54%
72%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
8%
4%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.59
0.43
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
12%
