Serving 348 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Sparrow Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 348 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sparrow Academy's student population of 348 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
348 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sparrow Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sparrow Academy is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3610 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
36%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
48%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sparrow Academy's ranking?
Sparrow Academy is ranked #3610 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sparrow Academy often compared to?
Sparrow Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Jcs - Manzanita by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sparrow Academy?
348 students attend Sparrow Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Sparrow Academy students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sparrow Academy?
Sparrow Academy has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sparrow Academy offer ?
Sparrow Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Sparrow Academy part of?
Sparrow Academy is part of Sparrow Academy School District.
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