Serving 745 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Community Roots Academy 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 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 745 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Math Proficiency: 65%
- Reading Proficiency: 71%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Community Roots Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Community Roots Academy's student population of 745 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
745 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Community Roots Academy is 0.48, 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)65%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)71%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
11%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
70%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
51%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Community Roots Academy?
745 students attend Community Roots Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Community Roots Academy students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Community Roots Academy?
Community Roots Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Community Roots Academy offer ?
Community Roots Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Community Roots Academy part of?
Community Roots Academy is part of Community Roots Academy School District.
School Calendar
View the Community Roots Academy yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
CRA LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
June 06, 2024 (Thursday)
CRA LAST DAY - EARLY DISMISSAL
June 06, 2024 (Thursday)
CRA First Day of School
August 19, 2024 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break - NO School
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break - NO School
April 07, 2025 (Monday)
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