Gordon Kiefer Independent Study (Closed 2012)
Gordon Kiefer Independent Study served 87 students in grades 1-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the California state average of 58%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the California state average of 56%) for the 2010-11 school year.
Minority enrollment was 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Total Students
87 students
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)40-59%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)40-59%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
23:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
30%
54%
Black
6%
5%
White
58%
23%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)80-89%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
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