Serving 444 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Grimmway Academy Shafter ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the California state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
444 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)25-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)25-29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
89%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
10%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
How many students attend Grimmway Academy Shafter?
444 students attend Grimmway Academy Shafter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Grimmway Academy Shafter students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grimmway Academy Shafter?
Grimmway Academy Shafter has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Grimmway Academy Shafter offer ?
Grimmway Academy Shafter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Grimmway Academy Shafter part of?
Grimmway Academy Shafter is part of Richland Union Elementary School District.
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