Nestor Language Charter

1455 Hollister St.
San Diego, CA 92154
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,042 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Nestor Language 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 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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: 1,042 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Nestor Language Charter's student population of 1,042 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
1,042 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Nestor Language 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 Nestor Language Charter is 0.10, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
#2342 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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28%
34%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Nestor Language Charter and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
33%
49%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nestor Language Charter and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
12%
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Hispanic
95%
56%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
4%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.10
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Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Nestor Language Charter and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nestor Language Charter and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nestor Language Charter's ranking?
Nestor Language Charter is ranked #2342 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Nestor Language Charter often compared to?
Nestor Language Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Hawking S.t.e.a.m. Charter, Southwest Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Nestor Language Charter?
1,042 students attend Nestor Language Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Nestor Language Charter students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nestor Language Charter?
Nestor Language Charter has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Nestor Language Charter offer ?
Nestor Language Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Nestor Language Charter part of?
Nestor Language Charter is part of South Bay Union School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Spring Break (Events)
March 19, 2024 (Tuesday)
Spring Break (Events)
March 20, 2024 (Wednesday)
Spring Break (Events)
March 21, 2024 (Thursday)
Spring Break (Events)
March 22, 2024 (Friday)
Spring Break (Events)
March 23, 2024 (Saturday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 1,042 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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