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 | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 1-12 |
| Total Students | 87 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers (09-10) | 5 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2011-2012 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | 40-59% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | 40-59% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 23:1 |
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| 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 |
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Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate (10-11) | 80-89% | 83% |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 10% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lake Elsinore Unified School District | |
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Gordon Kiefer Independent Study is Keith Mccarthy Academy (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lake Elsinore Keith Mccarthy Academy Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 197 students
0.2 miles
4305 Ed Way
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7777 0.2 K-12 197 - Lake Elsinore Ortega High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 321 students
0.2 miles
520 Chaney St. Bldg. 100
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7065 0.2 9-12 321 - Lake Elsinore Elsinore Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 585 students
0.7 miles
512 W. Sumner Ave.
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7615 0.7 K-5 585 - Lake Elsinore Elsinore Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 912 students
0.8 miles
1203 W. Graham Ave.
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 674-2118 0.8 6-8 912
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