Alpha: Cornerstone Academy Preparatory
Tel:
(408) 361-3876
Alpha: Cornerstone Academy Preparatory serves 519 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Alpha: Cornerstone Academy Preparatory placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Top Placements
Alpha: Cornerstone Academy Preparatory places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Alpha: Cornerstone Academy Preparatory's student population of 519 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 519 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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School Comparison
Alpha: Cornerstone Academy Preparatory is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Alpha: Cornerstone Academy Preparatory is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1062 out of 9602 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 31:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 59% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 37% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 1% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 57% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Franklin-Mckinley Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Alpha: Cornerstone Academy Preparatory is Luis Valdez Leadership Academy (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Bridges Academy (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Robert F. Kennedy Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- San Jose Robert F. Kennedy Elementary School Math: 29% | Reading: 38%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 420 students10
0.1 miles
1602 Lucretia Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 283-6325 0.1 K-6 420 - San Jose Rocketship Mosaic Elementary School Charter School
Math: 69% | Reading: 61%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 574 students10
0.3 miles
950 Owsley Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(877) 806-0920 0.3 K-5 574 - San Jose Bridges Academy Charter School
Math: 29% | Reading: 36%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 378 students10
0.4 miles
1702 Mclaughlin Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 283-6400 0.4 7-8 378 - San Jose Luis Valdez Leadership Academy Charter School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 380 students10
0.4 miles
1855 Lucretia Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 479-0253 0.4 9-12 380 - San Jose Santee Elementary School Math: 24% | Reading: 26%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 425 students10
0.4 miles
1313 Audubon Dr.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 283-6450 0.4 K-6 425
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