Serving 370 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Julia Lee Performing Arts Academy 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 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 370 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29%
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Julia Lee Performing Arts Academy's student population of 370 students has grown by 122% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 171% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
370 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Julia Lee Performing Arts Academy is 0.59, 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)20-29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-39%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
59%
56%
Black
13%
5%
White
21%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Julia Lee Performing Arts Academy?
370 students attend Julia Lee Performing Arts Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Julia Lee Performing Arts Academy students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Julia Lee Performing Arts Academy?
Julia Lee Performing Arts Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Julia Lee Performing Arts Academy offer ?
Julia Lee Performing Arts Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Julia Lee Performing Arts Academy part of?
Julia Lee Performing Arts Academy is part of Julia Lee Performing Arts Academy School District.
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