Serving 328 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Spring Lake Charter ranks in the top 30% 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 40% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 328 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spring Lake Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Spring Lake Charter's student population of 328 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
328 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Spring Lake Charter 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 Spring Lake Charter is 0.60, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2368 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
22:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
25%
55%
Black
2%
5%
White
58%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spring Lake Charter's ranking?
Spring Lake Charter is ranked #2368 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Spring Lake Charter often compared to?
Spring Lake Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Rincon Valley Middle School, Mark West Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Spring Lake Charter?
328 students attend Spring Lake Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Spring Lake Charter students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spring Lake Charter?
Spring Lake Charter has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Spring Lake Charter offer ?
Spring Lake Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Spring Lake Charter part of?
Spring Lake Charter is part of Rincon Valley Union Elementary School District.
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