Serving 1,430 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Empire Springs Charter ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% 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-12
- Enrollment: 1,430 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 23%
- Reading Proficiency: 46%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Empire Springs Charter's student population of 1,430 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,430 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Empire Springs Charter is 0.65, which is more 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)23%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)46%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
47%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
36%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-64%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Empire Springs Charter?
The graduation rate of Empire Springs Charter is 60-64%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Empire Springs Charter?
1,430 students attend Empire Springs Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Empire Springs Charter students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Empire Springs Charter?
Empire Springs Charter has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Empire Springs Charter offer ?
Empire Springs Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Empire Springs Charter part of?
Empire Springs Charter is part of Empire Springs Charter School District.
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