Serving 124 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Mark West Charter ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 124 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mark West Charter's student population of 124 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
124 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mark West Charter ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mark West Charter is 0.62, 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
#2040 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
40%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
47%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mark West Charter's ranking?
Mark West Charter is ranked #2040 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Mark West Charter often compared to?
Mark West Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Rincon Valley Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mark West Charter?
124 students attend Mark West Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Mark West Charter students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mark West Charter?
Mark West Charter has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mark West Charter offer ?
Mark West Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Mark West Charter part of?
Mark West Charter is part of Mark West Union Elementary School District.
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