Fine Arts Academy
Tel:
(805)460-2500
- Fine Arts Academy serves 267 students in grades 4-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 39% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Fine Arts Academy's student population of 267 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 80% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 4-8 |
| Total Students | 267 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 9 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Fine Arts Academy's student:teacher ratio of 30:1 has decreased from 45:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Fine Arts Academy is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #2155 out of 9,595 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 38% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 30:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 77% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 20% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Atascadero Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Fine Arts Academy is Atascadero High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Atascadero Middle School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Atascadero Middle School (0.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Atascadero Atascadero Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 764 students
0.2 miles
6501 Lewis Ave.
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805)462-4360 0.2 6-8 764 - Atascadero Atascadero High School Grades: 9-12 | 1334 students
0.6 miles
1 High Sch Hill
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805)462-4300 0.6 9-12 1334 - Atascadero Monterey Road Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 347 students
1.4 miles
3355 Monterey Rd.
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805)462-4270 1.4 K-5 347 - Atascadero San Benito Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 481 students
1.8 miles
4300 San Benito Rd.
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805)462-4330 1.8 K-6 481 - Atascadero Del Rio Continuation High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 53 students
1.9 miles
4507 Del Rio Rd.
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805)462-4350 1.9 9-12 53
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