Aspire Port City Academy

Aspire Port City Academy serves 438 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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-5
  • Enrollment: 438 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 45-49%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 40-44%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Aspire Port City Academy's student population of 438 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
438 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Aspire Port City Academy is 0.57, 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)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
45-49%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
40-44%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
12%
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Hispanic
63%
56%
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Black
12%
5%
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White
3%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.57
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Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Aspire Port City Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: 2020-2021 (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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Aspire Port City Academy?
438 students attend Aspire Port City Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Aspire Port City Academy students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aspire Port City Academy?
Aspire Port City Academy has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Aspire Port City Academy offer ?
Aspire Port City Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Aspire Port City Academy part of?
Aspire Port City Academy is part of Aspire Port City Academy School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 438 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 45-49%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 40-44%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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