Serving 511 students in grades 3-8, North Star Academy ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 96% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 96% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 3-8
- Enrollment: 511 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Math Proficiency: 96%
- Reading Proficiency: 96%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Star Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
North Star Academy's student population of 511 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-8
Total Students
511 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of North Star Academy is 0.66, 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)96%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)96%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
23%
12%
Hispanic
13%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
51%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
96% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 96% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend North Star Academy?
511 students attend North Star Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of North Star Academy students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 13% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Star Academy?
North Star Academy has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does North Star Academy offer ?
North Star Academy offers enrollment in grades 3-8
What school district is North Star Academy part of?
North Star Academy is part of Redwood City Elementary School District.
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