Serving 271 students in grades 6-8, Downtown Charter 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 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 271 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Math Proficiency: 65%
- Reading Proficiency: 69%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Downtown Charter Academy's student population of 271 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
271 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Downtown Charter Academy is 0.37, 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)69%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
78%
12%
Hispanic
15%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
2%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Downtown Charter Academy often compared to?
Downtown Charter Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Yu Ming Charter, Aims College Prep Middle School by visitors of our site.
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 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Downtown Charter Academy?
271 students attend Downtown Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Downtown Charter Academy students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Downtown Charter Academy?
Downtown Charter Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Downtown Charter Academy offer ?
Downtown Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Downtown Charter Academy part of?
Downtown Charter Academy is part of Downtown Charter Academy School District.
School Reviews
5 6/2/2023
For teachers, this school is simply the best. We are supported by a great on-site administrative team who works with you to help students learn. Having 70 minutes 4 times a week (and 45 minutes on Fridays) to teach core subjects helps a lot. Our test numbers really speak for themselves. This does mean that students don't do normal elective courses during the day, but most students participate in the ASES after-school program from 3:30-5:30 pm and do over an hour per day of enrichment there. I find it to be a good tradeoff for impressive academic results.
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