Serving 300 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Tracy Independent Study Charter 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 is 20-24% (which is lower 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 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 300 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tracy Independent Study Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Tracy Independent Study Charter's student population of 300 students has grown by 512% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 850% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
300 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tracy Independent Study Charter ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tracy Independent Study Charter is 0.70, which is more 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
#4816 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
12%
Hispanic
50%
55%
Black
11%
5%
White
14%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tracy Independent Study Charter's ranking?
Tracy Independent Study Charter is ranked #4816 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% 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).
What is the graduation rate of Tracy Independent Study Charter?
The graduation rate of Tracy Independent Study Charter is 70-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Tracy Independent Study Charter?
300 students attend Tracy Independent Study Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Tracy Independent Study Charter students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tracy Independent Study Charter?
Tracy Independent Study Charter has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Tracy Independent Study Charter offer ?
Tracy Independent Study Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Tracy Independent Study Charter part of?
Tracy Independent Study Charter is part of Tracy Joint Unified School District.
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