Serving 587 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. 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 43% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 587 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 1% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy's student population of 587 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
587 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy is 0.19, which is less 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)43%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)54%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
90%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
5%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy often compared to?
Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Lyndon B. Johnson Elementary School, Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy?
587 students attend Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy?
Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy offer ?
Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy part of?
Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy is part of Desert Sands Unified School District.
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