Method Schools K-8 (Closed 2023)

317 E. Foothill Blvd.
Arcadia, CA 91006
Serving 19 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Method Schools K-8 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the California state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
19 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(17-18)
≤20%
39%
(17-18)
21-39%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
63%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
11%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.57
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
26%
8%
School Statewide Testing
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
How many students attend Method Schools K-8?
19 students attend Method Schools K-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Method Schools K-8 students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Method Schools K-8?
Method Schools K-8 has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Method Schools K-8 offer ?
Method Schools K-8 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Method Schools K-8 part of?
Method Schools K-8 is part of Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District.

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