Serving 70 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Nova Education Center 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 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). 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 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 70 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nova Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Nova Education Center's student population of 70 students has grown by 79% 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
70 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Nova Education Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 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
#4816 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
30%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
47%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nova Education Center's ranking?
Nova Education Center is ranked #4816 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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 87%.
How many students attend Nova Education Center?
70 students attend Nova Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Nova Education Center students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nova Education Center?
Nova Education Center has a student ration of 14:1, 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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