North Star Academy Of Independent Learning & Fine (Closed 2013)
North Star Academy Of Independent Learning & Fine served 57 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-59% (which was approximately equal to the California state average of 59%) for the 2011-12 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was approximately equal to the California state average of 58%) for the 2011-12 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment was 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
57 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)50-59%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)50-59%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
23:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
14%
54%
Black
3%
5%
White
77%
23%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
9%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
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