Serving 418 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Nevada City School Of The Arts ranks in the top 20% 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 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 418 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nevada City School Of The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Nevada City School Of The Arts's student population of 418 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
418 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Nevada City School Of The Arts ranks within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nevada City School Of The Arts is 0.45, 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
#633 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
14%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
72%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Nevada City School Of The Arts's ranking?
Nevada City School Of The Arts is ranked #633 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Nevada City School Of The Arts often compared to?
Nevada City School Of The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Forest Charter, Union Hill Elementary School, Yuba River Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Nevada City School Of The Arts?
418 students attend Nevada City School Of The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Nevada City School Of The Arts students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 14% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nevada City School Of The Arts?
Nevada City School Of The Arts has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Nevada City School Of The Arts offer ?
Nevada City School Of The Arts offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Nevada City School Of The Arts part of?
Nevada City School Of The Arts is part of Nevada City School Of The Arts School District.
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