Serving 43 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Mcfarland Independent ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 43 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mcfarland Independent ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Mcfarland Independent's student population of 43 students has grown by 514% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
43 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mcfarland Independent is 0.30, 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)
(15-16)<50%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
16%
12%
Hispanic
82%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
2%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mcfarland Independent?
The graduation rate of Mcfarland Independent is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Mcfarland Independent?
43 students attend Mcfarland Independent.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Mcfarland Independent students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcfarland Independent?
Mcfarland Independent has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mcfarland Independent offer ?
Mcfarland Independent offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Mcfarland Independent part of?
Mcfarland Independent is part of Mcfarland Unified School District.
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