Serving 59 students in grades 3-4, South Fork Intermediate 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 was 50-59% (which was approximately equal to the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the California state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 was higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-4
Total Students
59 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)50-59%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)30-39%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
22:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
24%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
73%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
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?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% CA state average).
How many students attend South Fork Intermediate?
59 students attend South Fork Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of South Fork Intermediate students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Fork Intermediate?
South Fork Intermediate has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does South Fork Intermediate offer ?
South Fork Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 3-4
What school district is South Fork Intermediate part of?
South Fork Intermediate is part of South Fork Union School District.
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