Serving 361 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Joe Serna Jr. 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 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 361 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Joe Serna Jr. Charter's student population of 361 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
361 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Joe Serna Jr. Charter ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joe Serna Jr. Charter is 0.34, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2274 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
80%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
15%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
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 is Joe Serna Jr. Charter's ranking?
Joe Serna Jr. Charter is ranked #2274 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Joe Serna Jr. Charter often compared to?
Joe Serna Jr. Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Elkhorn, Ellerth E. Larson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Joe Serna Jr. Charter?
361 students attend Joe Serna Jr. Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Joe Serna Jr. Charter students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joe Serna Jr. Charter?
Joe Serna Jr. Charter has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Joe Serna Jr. Charter offer ?
Joe Serna Jr. Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Joe Serna Jr. Charter part of?
Joe Serna Jr. Charter is part of Lodi Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day of School
May 31, 2024 (Friday)
School Reviews
5 8/20/2012
Good school and staff, there are a lot of teachers in Lodi unified that send there
Own kids to this school, That says something.
After having one kid graduate and another still in
Attendance I''m hoping that the new principle will be as good or
Better than Mr G.
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