Somis Academy serves 145 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the California state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
145 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)35-39%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)50-54%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
27%
55%
Black
3%
5%
White
63%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)80-89%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
17%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Somis Academy?
The graduation rate of Somis Academy is 80-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 86%.
How many students attend Somis Academy?
145 students attend Somis Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Somis Academy students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Somis Academy?
Somis Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Somis Academy offer ?
Somis Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Somis Academy part of?
Somis Academy is part of Somis Union School District.
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