Serving 111 students in grades 6-8,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts 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 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
111 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)20-24%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)35-39%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
27%
56%
Black
64%
5%
White
2%
21%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
SBE - Doris Topsy-Elvord Academy School District
Source: 2013-2014 (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?
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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