Serving 178 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Howard Gardner Community Charter 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 is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 178 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Howard Gardner Community Charter's student population of 178 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
178 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Year Founded
2012
School Calendar
School Motto
Building the Hive, Together we Thrive
School Rankings
Howard Gardner Community Charter ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Howard Gardner Community Charter is 0.06, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#8636 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
97%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)72.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Howard Gardner Community Charter's ranking?
Howard Gardner Community Charter is ranked #8636 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Howard Gardner Community Charter often compared to?
Howard Gardner Community Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Loma Verde Elementary School, Chula Vista Learning Community Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Howard Gardner Community Charter?
178 students attend Howard Gardner Community Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Howard Gardner Community Charter students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Howard Gardner Community Charter?
Howard Gardner Community Charter has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Howard Gardner Community Charter offer ?
Howard Gardner Community Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Howard Gardner Community Charter part of?
Howard Gardner Community Charter is part of Howard Gardner Community Charter School District.
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