Serving 258 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Linscott Charter ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 29:1 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 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 258 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Linscott Charter's student population of 258 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
258 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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School Calendar
School Rankings
Linscott Charter ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Linscott Charter is 0.28, 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
#3143 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
29:1
21:1
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Asian
1%
12%
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Hispanic
84%
56%
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White
11%
20%
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Two or more races
4%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
24%
8%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Linscott Charter's ranking?
Linscott Charter is ranked #3143 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Linscott Charter often compared to?
Linscott Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Watsonville Charter School Of The Arts, Bradley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Linscott Charter?
258 students attend Linscott Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Linscott Charter students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Linscott Charter?
Linscott Charter has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Linscott Charter offer ?
Linscott Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Linscott Charter part of?
Linscott Charter is part of Pajaro Valley Unified School District.
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