Serving 388 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Alpha: Blanca Alvarado 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 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 388 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alpha: Blanca Alvarado's student population of 388 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
388 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Alpha: Blanca Alvarado ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alpha: Blanca Alvarado is 0.22, 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
#5373 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
88%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
3%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alpha: Blanca Alvarado's ranking?
Alpha: Blanca Alvarado is ranked #5373 out of 9,602 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?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Alpha: Blanca Alvarado?
388 students attend Alpha: Blanca Alvarado.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Alpha: Blanca Alvarado students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alpha: Blanca Alvarado?
Alpha: Blanca Alvarado has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Alpha: Blanca Alvarado offer ?
Alpha: Blanca Alvarado offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Alpha: Blanca Alvarado part of?
Alpha: Blanca Alvarado is part of Alpha: Blanca Alvarado School District.
In what neighborhood is Alpha: Blanca Alvarado located?
Alpha: Blanca Alvarado is located in the Lanai Cunningham neighborhood of San Jose, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Lanai Cunningham.
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