Serving 20 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 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 20 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- 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 20 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
20 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Florence E. Rata is 0.27, 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
5%
12%
Hispanic
85%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
10%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
35%
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?
<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 84%.
How many students attend Florence E. Rata?
20 students attend Florence E. Rata.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Florence E. Rata students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, and 5% of students are Asian.
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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