Sweetwater Community Day ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 7-9
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
6 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
American Indian
(21-22)n/a
1%
Asian
(21-22)n/a
12%
Hispanic
(21-22)83%
56%
Black
(21-22)17%
5%
White
(21-22)n/a
21%
Hawaiian
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)n/a
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
100%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
50%
7%
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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Sweetwater Community Day?
6 students attend Sweetwater Community Day.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Sweetwater Community Day students are Hispanic, and 17% of students are Black.
What grades does Sweetwater Community Day offer ?
Sweetwater Community Day offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Sweetwater Community Day part of?
Sweetwater Community Day is part of Sweetwater Union High School District.
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