Jim Maples Academy serves 449 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 449 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Math Proficiency: 27%
- Reading Proficiency: 37%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Jim Maples Academy's student population of 449 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
449 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Jim Maples Academy is 0.42, 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)
(18-19)27%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)37%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
75%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
11%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (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?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Jim Maples Academy?
449 students attend Jim Maples Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Jim Maples Academy students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jim Maples Academy?
Jim Maples Academy has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Jim Maples Academy offer ?
Jim Maples Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Jim Maples Academy part of?
Jim Maples Academy is part of Burton Elementary School District.
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