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Doris Topsy-elvord Academy (Closed 2014)

Doris Topsy-elvord Academy serves 111 students in grades 6-8.

The percentage of students achieving was 20-24% (which was lower than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving was 35-39% (which was lower than the California state average of 57%).

The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.

Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

School Overview

Grades Offered

Grades 6-8

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Doris Topsy-elvord Academy
6	24
7	39
8	48

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Total Students

111 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Doris Topsy-elvord Academy
2023	111
2022	111
2021	111
2020	111
2019	111
2018	111
2017	111
2016	111
2015	111
2013	111
2012	92

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Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2010-2023)
Year	Doris Topsy-elvord Academy
2023	5
2022	5
2021	5
2020	5
2019	5
2018	5
2017	5
2016	5
2015	5
2013	5
2010	4

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School Rankings

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State Level (CA)

(12-13)

20-24%

59%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2013)
Year	Doris Topsy-elvord Academy	California	SBE - Doris Topsy-Elvord Academy School District
2013	22%	59%
2012	27%	59%	27%
2011	27%	58%	27%
2010	32%	56%	32%

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(12-13)

35-39%

57%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2013)
Year	Doris Topsy-elvord Academy	California	SBE - Doris Topsy-Elvord Academy School District
2013	37%	57%
2012	37%	58%	37%
2011	32%	56%	32%
2010	27%	54%	27%

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Student-Teacher Ratio

22:1

21:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Doris Topsy-elvord Academy	California	SBE - Doris Topsy-Elvord Academy School District
2023	22:1	22:1	22:1
2022	22:1	21:1	22:1
2021	22:1	22:1	22:1
2020	22:1	23:1	22:1
2019	22:1	23:1	22:1
2018	22:1	23:1	22:1
2017	22:1	23:1	22:1
2016	22:1	24:1	22:1
2015	22:1	24:1	22:1
2013	22:1	24:1	22:1
2009	19:1	20:1	19:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Doris Topsy-elvord Academy	California	SBE - Doris Topsy-Elvord Academy School District
2023	1%	12%	1%
2022	1%	12%	1%
2021	1%	12%	1%
2020	1%	12%	1%
2019	1%	12%	1%
2013	1%	11%	1%
2012	2%	11%	2%
2011	2%	11%	2%
2009	9%	11%	9%

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Hispanic

27%

56%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Doris Topsy-elvord Academy	California	SBE - Doris Topsy-Elvord Academy School District
2023	27%	55%	27%
2022	27%	56%	27%
2021	27%	56%	27%
2020	27%	55%	27%
2019	27%	55%	27%
2018	28%	54%	28%
2017	28%	54%	28%
2016	28%	54%	28%
2015	28%	54%	28%
2013	27%	53%	27%
2012	24%	52%	24%

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Black

64%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Doris Topsy-elvord Academy	California	SBE - Doris Topsy-Elvord Academy School District
2023	64%	5%	64%
2022	64%	5%	64%
2021	64%	5%	64%
2020	64%	5%	64%
2019	64%	5%	64%
2018	64%	6%	64%
2017	64%	6%	64%
2016	64%	6%	64%
2015	64%	6%	64%
2013	64%	6%	64%
2012	66%	6%	66%

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White

20%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Doris Topsy-elvord Academy	California	SBE - Doris Topsy-Elvord Academy School District
2023	2%	21%	2%
2022	2%	21%	2%
2021	2%	22%	2%
2020	2%	23%	2%
2019	2%	23%	2%
2018	1%	24%	1%
2017	1%	24%	1%
2016	1%	24%	1%
2015	1%	24%	1%
2013	2%	25%	2%
2012	1%	26%	1%

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Hawaiian

n/a

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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2015)
Year	Doris Topsy-elvord Academy	California	SBE - Doris Topsy-Elvord Academy School District
2015	4%	1%	4%
2013	4%	1%	4%
2012	4%	1%	4%
2011	3%	1%	3%
2009	1%	1%	1%

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Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Doris Topsy-elvord Academy	California	SBE - Doris Topsy-Elvord Academy School District
2023	3%	6%	3%
2022	3%	5%	3%
2021	3%	5%	3%
2020	3%	4%	3%
2019	3%	4%	3%
2018	3%	4%	3%
2017	3%	4%	3%
2016	3%	4%	3%
2015	3%	3%	3%
2013	2%	3%	2%
2012	2%	3%	2%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.52

0.63

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Doris Topsy-elvord Academy	California	SBE - Doris Topsy-Elvord Academy School District
2023	0.52	0.64	0.52
2022	0.52	0.63	0.52
2021	0.52	0.62	0.52
2020	0.52	0.63	0.52
2019	0.52	0.63	0.52
2018	0.51	0.64	0.51
2017	0.51	0.64	0.51
2016	0.51	0.64	0.51
2015	0.51	0.64	0.51
2013	0.53	0.65	0.52
2012	0.51	0.65	0.51

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Eligible for

67%

54%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Doris Topsy-elvord Academy	California	SBE - Doris Topsy-Elvord Academy School District
2023	67%	51%	67%
2022	67%	51%	67%
2021	67%	53%	67%
2020	67%	52%	67%
2019	67%	52%	67%
2018	66%	49%	66%
2017	66%	49%	66%
2016	66%	50%	66%
2015	66%	50%	66%
2013	67%	48%	67%
2011	72%	46%	72%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Doris Topsy-elvord Academy	California	SBE - Doris Topsy-Elvord Academy School District
2023	6%	8%	6%
2022	6%	7%	6%
2021	6%	6%	6%
2020	6%	7%	6%
2019	6%	7%	6%
2018	6%	9%	6%
2017	6%	9%	6%
2016	6%	9%	6%
2015	6%	9%	6%
2013	6%	7%	6%
2011	8%	8%	8%

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

SBE - Doris Topsy-Elvord Academy School District

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?

20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% CA state average).

How many students attend Doris Topsy-elvord Academy?

111 students attend Doris Topsy-elvord Academy.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

64% of Doris Topsy-elvord Academy students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Doris Topsy-elvord Academy?

Doris Topsy-elvord Academy has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.

What grades does Doris Topsy-elvord Academy offer ?

Doris Topsy-elvord Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8

What school district is Doris Topsy-elvord Academy part of?

Doris Topsy-elvord Academy is part of SBE - Doris Topsy-Elvord Academy School District.

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