Serving 145 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Somis Academy 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 was 35-39% (which was lower than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the California state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 37% 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-12
Total Students
145 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)35-39%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)50-54%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
27%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
63%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)80-89%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
17%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Somis Academy?
The graduation rate of Somis Academy is 80-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 86%.
How many students attend Somis Academy?
145 students attend Somis Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Somis Academy students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Somis Academy?
Somis Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Somis Academy offer ?
Somis Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Somis Academy part of?
Somis Academy is part of Somis Union School District.
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