Serving 45 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Carpinteria Family ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 45 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carpinteria Family ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Carpinteria Family's student population of 45 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
45 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Carpinteria Family ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carpinteria Family is 0.41, 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
#1333 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
74%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carpinteria Family's ranking?
Carpinteria Family is ranked #1333 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Carpinteria Family?
45 students attend Carpinteria Family.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Carpinteria Family students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carpinteria Family?
Carpinteria Family has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Carpinteria Family offer ?
Carpinteria Family offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Carpinteria Family part of?
Carpinteria Family is part of Carpinteria Unified School District.
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