Kirby Dorothy Camp

1500 S. Mcdonnell Ave.
Downey, CA 90242
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 51 students in grades 7-12, Kirby Dorothy Camp 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 7:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% 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: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 51 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Kirby Dorothy Camp's student population of 51 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
51 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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School Rankings

Kirby Dorothy Camp 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 Kirby Dorothy Camp is 0.56, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
#840 out of 3649 schools
(Top 30%)
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<50%
34%
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<50%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
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12%
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Hispanic
55%
56%
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Black
37%
5%
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White
8%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
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5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.56
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40-59%
84%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
4%
9%
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kirby Dorothy Camp's ranking?
Kirby Dorothy Camp 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 Kirby Dorothy Camp?
The graduation rate of Kirby Dorothy Camp is 40-59%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Kirby Dorothy Camp?
51 students attend Kirby Dorothy Camp.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Kirby Dorothy Camp students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, and 8% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kirby Dorothy Camp?
Kirby Dorothy Camp has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Kirby Dorothy Camp offer ?
Kirby Dorothy Camp offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Kirby Dorothy Camp part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 51 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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