Nestor Language Academy Charter
Tel:
(619) 628-0900
- Nestor Language Academy Charter serves 982 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is equal to the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Nestor Language Academy Charter placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
- Nestor Language Academy Charter's student population of 982 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 982 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Nestor Language Academy Charter is ranked within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Nestor Language Academy Charter is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #2802 out of 9602 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 12% |
| Hispanic | 95% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 3% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 42% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 19% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | South Bay Union School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Nestor Language Academy Charter is Southwest Senior High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Southwest Middle School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Godfrey G. Berry Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- San Diego Southwest Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,898 student
0.2 miles
1685 Hollister St.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-3023 0.2 9-12 1,898 - San Diego Godfrey G. Berry Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 500 students
0.4 miles
2001 Rimbey St.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-3500 0.4 K-6 500 - San Diego Hawking S.t.e.a.m. Charter School 2 Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 416 students
0.5 miles
1411 27th St.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-2650 0.5 K-6 416 - San Diego Teofilo Mendoza Grades: K-6 | 797 students
0.5 miles
2050 Coronado Ave.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 424-0100 0.5 K-6 797 - San Diego Emory Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 540 students
0.6 miles
1915 Coronado Ave.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-5300 0.6 K-6 540
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