Community Roots Academy
Tel:
(949) 831-4272
Community Roots Academy serves 667 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Community Roots Academy placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Community Roots Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Community Roots Academy's student population of 667 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 667 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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School Comparison
Community Roots Academy is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Community Roots Academy is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1232 out of 9602 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 72% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 13% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 9% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 1% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Capistrano Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Community Roots Academy is Aliso Niguel High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Journey (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Wood Canyon Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Aliso Viejo Wood Canyon Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 512 students
0.1 miles
23431 Knollwood
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 448-0012 0.1 K-5 512 - Aliso Viejo Aliso Niguel High School Grades: 9-12 | 3,120 students
0.5 miles
28000 Wolverine Way
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 831-5590 0.5 9-12 3,120 - Laguna Niguel Laguna Niguel Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 492 students
0.9 miles
27922 Niguel Heights Blvd.
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 234-5308 0.9 K-5 492 - Aliso Viejo Canyon Vista Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 581 students
1.0 miles
27800 Oak View Dr.
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 234-5941 1.0 K-5 581 - Aliso Viejo Journey Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 528 students
1.0 miles
27102 Foxborough
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 448-7232 1.0 K-8 528
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