Harry Slonaker Academy (Closed 2014)
- Harry Slonaker Academy served 282 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was higher than the California state average of 59%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the California state average of 57%) for the 2012-13 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 282 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2013-2014 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (12-13) | 65-69% | 59% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (12-13) | 40-44% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 13% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 81% | 54% |
| Black | 4% | 5% |
| White | 1% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.33 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 99% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11) | 13% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Alum Rock Union Elementary School District | |
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Harry Slonaker Academy is Alpha Cindy Avitia High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Alpha: Jose Hernandez (0.0 miles away)
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- San Jose Alpha Cindy Avitia High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 397 students
0.0 miles
1881 Cunningham Ave.
San Jose, CA 95151
(408) 791-1558 0.0 9-12 397 - San Jose Alpha: Jose Hernandez Charter School
Grades: 5-8 | 346 students
0.0 miles
1601 Cunningham Ave.
San Jose, CA 95151
(408) 780-1551 0.0 5-8 346 - San Jose Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 521 students
0.4 miles
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San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 283-6300 0.4 K-6 521 - San Jose O. S. Hubbard Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 594 students
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San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-7700 0.4 K-8 594 - San Jose William C. Overfelt High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 1,511 student
0.4 miles
1835 Cunningham Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 347-5900 0.4 9-12 1,511
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