Serving 22 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Harry P B Carden ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, 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 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Harry P B Carden's student population of 22 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
22 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
The diversity score of Harry P B Carden is 0.55, 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)
(20-21)<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
12%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
50%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
45%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
86.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
3%
9%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Harry P B Carden?
The graduation rate of Harry P B Carden is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Harry P B Carden?
22 students attend Harry P B Carden.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Harry P B Carden students are Hispanic, 45% of students are White, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harry P B Carden?
Harry P B Carden has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Harry P B Carden offer ?
Harry P B Carden offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Harry P B Carden part of?
Harry P B Carden is part of Yuba County Office Of Education School District.
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