Serving 384 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Hardy Brown College Prep 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 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 384 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hardy Brown College Prep's student population of 384 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
384 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hardy Brown College Prep 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 Hardy Brown College Prep is 0.51, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2337 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
29%
56%
Black
64%
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 Hardy Brown College Prep's ranking?
Hardy Brown College Prep is ranked #2337 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Hardy Brown College Prep often compared to?
Hardy Brown College Prepis often viewed alongside schools like Richardson Prep Hi Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Hardy Brown College Prep?
384 students attend Hardy Brown College Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Hardy Brown College Prep students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hardy Brown College Prep?
Hardy Brown College Prep has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hardy Brown College Prep offer ?
Hardy Brown College Prep offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Hardy Brown College Prep part of?
Hardy Brown College Prep is part of Hardy Brown College Prep School District.
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