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Alvina Elementary Charter

295 W. Saginaw Ave.
Caruthers, CA 93609

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Tel: (559) 864-9411

www.alvinaelementaryschool.org

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Alvina Elementary Charter serves 185 students in grades Kindergarten-8.

Alvina Elementary Charter placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 185 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 88%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Alvina Elementary Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Alvina Elementary Charter's student population of 185 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.

School Type

Charter School

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Total Students

185 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

9 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Alvina Elementary Charter is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Alvina Elementary Charter is 0.25, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#1828 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

35-39%

34%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

45-49%

49%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

21:1

22:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

86%

56%

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Black

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White

12%

22%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.25

0.63

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Eligible for Free Lunch

70%

53%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Alvina Elementary School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alvina Elementary Charter's ranking?

Alvina Elementary Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

How many students attend Alvina Elementary Charter?

185 students attend Alvina Elementary Charter.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

86% of Alvina Elementary Charter students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Alvina Elementary Charter?

Alvina Elementary Charter has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Alvina Elementary Charter offer ?

Alvina Elementary Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8

What school district is Alvina Elementary Charter part of?

Alvina Elementary Charter is part of Alvina Elementary School District.

School Calendar

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Event

Date

Spring Break

April 03, 2023 (Monday)

Spring Break

April 10, 2023 (Monday)

Last Day of School - Noon Dismissal

June 01, 2023 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 185 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 88%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education