Serving 73 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Nova Education Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 73 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nova Education Center's student population of 73 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
73 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Nova Education Center ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nova Education Center is 0.68, which is more 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
#3791 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
10%
12%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
27%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
46%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
17%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥80%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)54.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nova Education Center's ranking?
Nova Education Center is ranked #3791 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Nova Education Center often compared to?
Nova Education Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Novato High School, Redwood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nova Education Center?
The graduation rate of Nova Education Center is 80%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Nova Education Center?
73 students attend Nova Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Nova Education Center students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, and 10% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nova Education Center?
Nova Education Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Nova Education Center offer ?
Nova Education Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Nova Education Center part of?
Nova Education Center is part of Novato Unified School District.
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