Matt Garcia Career And College Academy serves 181 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 181 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9%
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Matt Garcia Career And College Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Matt Garcia Career And College Academy's student population of 181 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
181 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Matt Garcia Career And College Academy is 0.46, 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)6-9%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
72%
56%
Black
9%
5%
White
9%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Matt Garcia Career And College Academy?
181 students attend Matt Garcia Career And College Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Matt Garcia Career And College Academy students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Matt Garcia Career And College Academy?
Matt Garcia Career And College Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Matt Garcia Career And College Academy offer ?
Matt Garcia Career And College Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Matt Garcia Career And College Academy part of?
Matt Garcia Career And College Academy is part of Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District.
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