Serving 49 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Ralph Richardson Center 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 <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 49 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ralph Richardson Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ralph Richardson Center's student population of 49 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
49 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ralph Richardson Center ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ralph Richardson Center is 0.68, 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
#2611 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
14%
12%
Hispanic
17%
55%
Black
10%
5%
White
51%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
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 Ralph Richardson Center's ranking?
Ralph Richardson Center is ranked #2611 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ralph Richardson Center?
The graduation rate of Ralph Richardson Center is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Ralph Richardson Center?
49 students attend Ralph Richardson Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Ralph Richardson Center students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ralph Richardson Center?
Ralph Richardson Center has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Ralph Richardson Center offer ?
Ralph Richardson Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Ralph Richardson Center part of?
Ralph Richardson Center is part of San Juan Unified School District.
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