Serving 258 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Old Town K-8 Charter ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 258 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79%
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Old Town K-8 Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Old Town K-8 Charter's student population of 258 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
258 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Old Town K-8 Charter is 0.66, 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)75-79%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)75-79%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
33%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
47%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Old Town K-8 Charter often compared to?
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Old Town K-8 Charter?
258 students attend Old Town K-8 Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Old Town K-8 Charter students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Old Town K-8 Charter?
Old Town K-8 Charter has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Old Town K-8 Charter offer ?
Old Town K-8 Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Old Town K-8 Charter part of?
Old Town K-8 Charter is part of Old Town Academy K-8 Charter School District.
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