Serving 170 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Nova Education Center ranks in the top 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 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher 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 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 170 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nova Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Nova Education Center's student population of 170 students has grown by 335% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
170 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Nova Education Center ranks within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nova Education Center is 0.67, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1390 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
41%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
39%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
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 Nova Education Center's ranking?
Nova Education Center is ranked #1390 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Nova Education Center often compared to?
Nova Education Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Novato High School, Redwood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nova Education Center?
The graduation rate of Nova Education Center is 40-59%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Nova Education Center?
170 students attend Nova Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Nova Education Center students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nova Education Center?
Nova Education Center has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Nova Education Center offer ?
Nova Education Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Nova Education Center part of?
Nova Education Center is part of Novato Unified School District.
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