Serving 57 students in grades Kindergarten-8, North Star Academy Of Independent Learning & Fine ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-59% (which was approximately equal to the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was approximately equal to the California state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
57 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)50-59%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)50-59%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
14%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
77%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
9%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
4%
8%
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?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average).
How many students attend North Star Academy Of Independent Learning & Fine?
57 students attend North Star Academy Of Independent Learning & Fine.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of North Star Academy Of Independent Learning & Fine students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Star Academy Of Independent Learning & Fine?
North Star Academy Of Independent Learning & Fine has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does North Star Academy Of Independent Learning & Fine offer ?
North Star Academy Of Independent Learning & Fine offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is North Star Academy Of Independent Learning & Fine part of?
North Star Academy Of Independent Learning & Fine is part of Vista Unified School District.
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