Serving 57 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Ralph Richardson Center 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 57 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ralph Richardson Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ralph Richardson Center's student population of 57 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
57 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ralph Richardson Center is 0.69, 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)≤10%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
14%
12%
Hispanic
16%
56%
Black
9%
5%
White
51%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Ralph Richardson Center?
57 students attend Ralph Richardson Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Ralph Richardson Center students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ralph Richardson Center?
Ralph Richardson Center has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ralph Richardson Center offer ?
Ralph Richardson Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Ralph Richardson Center part of?
Ralph Richardson Center is part of San Juan Unified School District.
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