Lou Dantzler Preparatory Charter Middle School (Closed 2018)
Lou Dantzler Preparatory Charter Middle School served 289 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6% (which was lower than the California state average of 37%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20% (which was lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2015-16 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 was higher than the California state level of 23:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
289 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)6%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)20%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
23:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
11%
Hispanic
(15-16)29%
54%
Black
(15-16)71%
6%
White
(15-16)n/a
24%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
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