Serving 412 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Alpha: Jose Hernandez 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 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: 412 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 23%
- Reading Proficiency: 32%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alpha: Jose Hernandez ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Alpha: Jose Hernandez's student population of 412 students has grown by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 160% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
412 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Alpha: Jose Hernandez is 0.13, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)23%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)32%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
93%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Alpha: Jose Hernandez often compared to?
Alpha: Jose Hernandezis often viewed alongside schools like Ace Esperanza Middle School, Alpha: Cornerstone Preparatory by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Alpha: Jose Hernandez?
412 students attend Alpha: Jose Hernandez.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Alpha: Jose Hernandez students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alpha: Jose Hernandez?
Alpha: Jose Hernandez has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Alpha: Jose Hernandez offer ?
Alpha: Jose Hernandez offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Alpha: Jose Hernandez part of?
Alpha: Jose Hernandez is part of Alpha: Jose Hernandez School District.
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