Serving 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%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the California state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
282 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)65-69%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40-44%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
12%
Hispanic
81%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) 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?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% CA state average).
How many students attend Harry Slonaker Academy?
282 students attend Harry Slonaker Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Harry Slonaker Academy students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harry Slonaker Academy?
Harry Slonaker Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Harry Slonaker Academy offer ?
Harry Slonaker Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Harry Slonaker Academy part of?
Harry Slonaker Academy is part of Alum Rock Union Elementary School District.
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