Serving 3 students in grades 7-10, Nexus Academy ranks in the top 50% 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 was <50% (which was higher than the California state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the California state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-10
Total Students
3 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
67%
56%
Black
33%
5%
White
n/a
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
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 38% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
How many students attend Nexus Academy?
3 students attend Nexus Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Nexus Academy students are Hispanic, and 33% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nexus Academy?
Nexus Academy has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Nexus Academy offer ?
Nexus Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-10
What school district is Nexus Academy part of?
Nexus Academy is part of Novato Unified School District.
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