Serving 164 students in grades 4-8, Fine Arts Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 164 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fine Arts Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Fine Arts Academy's student population of 164 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
164 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fine Arts Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fine Arts Academy is 0.45, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2217 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
21%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
71%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fine Arts Academy's ranking?
Fine Arts Academy is ranked #2217 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Fine Arts Academy often compared to?
Fine Arts Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Atascadero Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Fine Arts Academy?
164 students attend Fine Arts Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Fine Arts Academy students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fine Arts Academy?
Fine Arts Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Fine Arts Academy offer ?
Fine Arts Academy offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Fine Arts Academy part of?
Fine Arts Academy is part of Atascadero Unified School District.
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