Puc Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy

1218 N. Fourth St.
Burbank, CA 91504
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 346 students in grades 6-8, Puc Nueva Esperanza Charter 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 is 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 346 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Puc Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Puc Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy's student population of 346 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
346 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Puc Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Puc Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#6411 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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16%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Puc Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Puc Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Puc Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
97%
55%
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Black
n/a
5%
White
2%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.06
This chart displays the diversity score of Puc Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Puc Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Puc Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Puc Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy's ranking?
Puc Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy is ranked #6411 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Puc Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy?
346 students attend Puc Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Puc Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Puc Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy?
Puc Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Puc Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy offer ?
Puc Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Puc Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy part of?
Puc Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy is part of PUC Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 346 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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