Nicasio serves 36 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Nicasio placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 36 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nicasio ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Nicasio's student population of 36 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
36 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Nicasio is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Nicasio is 0.57, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1919 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%

Hispanic
53%
56%

Black
n/a
5%

White
39%
21%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nicasio's ranking?
Nicasio is ranked #1919 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Nicasio?
36 students attend Nicasio.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Nicasio students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nicasio?
Nicasio has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Nicasio offer ?
Nicasio offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Nicasio part of?
Nicasio is part of Nicasio School District.
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