Paso Robles Independent Study Center serves 74 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 74 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Paso Robles Independent Study Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Paso Robles Independent Study Center's student population of 74 students has grown by 131% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
74 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Paso Robles Independent Study Center is 0.58, 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)20-29%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-49%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
3%
12%

Hispanic
50%
56%

Black
n/a
5%

White
42%
21%

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

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
7%

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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Paso Robles Independent Study Center?
74 students attend Paso Robles Independent Study Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Paso Robles Independent Study Center students are Hispanic, 42% 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 Paso Robles Independent Study Center?
Paso Robles Independent Study Center has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Paso Robles Independent Study Center offer ?
Paso Robles Independent Study Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Paso Robles Independent Study Center part of?
Paso Robles Independent Study Center is part of Paso Robles Joint Unified School District.
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