Serving 1,042 students in grades Kindergarten-9, Norton Science And Language Academy 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 is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 1,042 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Math Proficiency: 31%
- Reading Proficiency: 37%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Norton Science And Language Academy's student population of 1,042 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-9
Total Students
1,042 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Norton Science And Language Academy is 0.21, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)31%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)37%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
89%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
3%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Norton Science And Language Academy often compared to?
Norton Science And Language Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Arroyo Verde Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Norton Science And Language Academy?
1,042 students attend Norton Science And Language Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Norton Science And Language Academy students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Norton Science And Language Academy?
Norton Science And Language Academy has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Norton Science And Language Academy offer ?
Norton Science And Language Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-9
What school district is Norton Science And Language Academy part of?
Norton Science And Language Academy is part of Norton Science And Language Academy School District.
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