Serving 41 students in grades Kindergarten-12, John F. Cruikshank Jr. ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
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 8:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 41 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 21-39% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John F. Cruikshank Jr. ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
John F. Cruikshank Jr.'s student population of 41 students has declined by 55% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
41 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John F. Cruikshank Jr. ranks within the top 30% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John F. Cruikshank Jr. is 0.60, 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
#840 out of 3649 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
21:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
61%
56%
Black
12%
5%
White
12%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
21-39%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
51%
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 is John F. Cruikshank Jr.'s ranking?
John F. Cruikshank Jr. is ranked #840 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
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 John F. Cruikshank Jr.?
The graduation rate of John F. Cruikshank Jr. is 21-39%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend John F. Cruikshank Jr.?
41 students attend John F. Cruikshank Jr..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of John F. Cruikshank Jr. students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John F. Cruikshank Jr.?
John F. Cruikshank Jr. has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does John F. Cruikshank Jr. offer ?
John F. Cruikshank Jr. offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is John F. Cruikshank Jr. part of?
John F. Cruikshank Jr. is part of San Joaquin County Office Of Education School District.
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