Serving 38 students in grades 9-12, Florence E. Rata ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is equal to the California state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 38 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Florence E. Rata ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Florence E. Rata's student population of 38 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
38 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Florence E. Rata is 0.52, 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)
(17-18)<50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
66%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
18%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
63%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Florence E. Rata?
The graduation rate of Florence E. Rata is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Florence E. Rata?
38 students attend Florence E. Rata.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Florence E. Rata students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Florence E. Rata?
Florence E. Rata has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Florence E. Rata offer ?
Florence E. Rata offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Florence E. Rata part of?
Florence E. Rata is part of Fresno Unified School District.
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