Decoto School For Independent Study

725 Whipple Rd.
Union City, CA 94587
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 589 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Decoto School For Independent Study 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 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 589 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Decoto School For Independent Study ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Decoto School For Independent Study's student population of 589 students has grown by 386% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 233% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
589 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Decoto School For Independent Study 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 Decoto School For Independent Study is 0.68, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
#2566 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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11-19%
34%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Decoto School For Independent Study 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.
40-49%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
40%
12%
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Hispanic
39%
56%
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Black
7%
5%
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White
6%
21%
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Hawaiian
2%
n/a
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Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.68
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40-49%
84%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Decoto School For Independent Study's ranking?
Decoto School For Independent Study is ranked #2566 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Decoto School For Independent Study?
The graduation rate of Decoto School For Independent Study is 40-49%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Decoto School For Independent Study?
589 students attend Decoto School For Independent Study.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Decoto School For Independent Study students are Asian, 39% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Decoto School For Independent Study?
Decoto School For Independent Study has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Decoto School For Independent Study offer ?
Decoto School For Independent Study offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Decoto School For Independent Study part of?
Decoto School For Independent Study is part of New Haven Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 589 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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