Fairgrove Academy
Tel:
(626) 933-8500
- Fairgrove Academy serves 898 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (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 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Fairgrove Academy placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
- Fairgrove Academy's student population of 898 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 898 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Fairgrove Academy is ranked within the top 50% 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 Fairgrove Academy is 0.15, 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 | #3418 out of 9602 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 92% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 2% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 70% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hacienda La Puente Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Fairgrove Academy is William Workman High School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Sparks Middle School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Baldwin Academy (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- La Puente Baldwin Academy Grades: K-6 | 654 students
0.5 miles
1616 Griffith Ave.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 933-3700 0.5 K-6 654 - La Puente California Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 344 students
0.6 miles
1111 California Ave.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 933-5200 0.6 K-6 344 - La Puente Del Valle Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 363 students
0.6 miles
801 N. Del Valle St.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 933-4100 0.6 K-6 363 - La Puente Sparks Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 445 students
0.7 miles
15100 Giordano St.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 933-5001 0.7 7-8 445 - La Puente Sierra Vista Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 258 students
0.8 miles
15801 Sierra Vista Ct.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 933-4000 0.8 6-8 258
School Reviews
| 5 This school offers various programs to all students. Even though this a K-8th grade school, all grades are welcome to participate in extracurricular activities. Office staff, Principal and Teachers are very welcoming. There is a lot of parent participation here. - Posted by Parent - darby |
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