Serving 44 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Alpha 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 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 44 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 11-19%
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alpha Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Alpha Charter's student population of 44 students has declined by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
44 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Alpha Charter is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)11-19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)11-19%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
34%
56%
Black
32%
5%
White
23%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Alpha Charter often compared to?
Alpha Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Woodlake Elementary School, California Montessori Project-san Juan Campuses by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alpha Charter?
The graduation rate of Alpha Charter is 80%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Alpha Charter?
44 students attend Alpha Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Alpha Charter students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 23% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alpha Charter?
Alpha Charter has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Alpha Charter offer ?
Alpha Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Alpha Charter part of?
Alpha Charter is part of Elverta Joint Elementary School District.
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