Serving 84 students in grades 5-8, Perseverance Preparatory 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 was 30-39% (which was approximately equal to the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Perseverance Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
84 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#4110 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
82%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Perseverance Preparatory School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Perseverance Preparatory's ranking?
Perseverance Preparatory is ranked #4110 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Perseverance Preparatory?
84 students attend Perseverance Preparatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Perseverance Preparatory students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Perseverance Preparatory?
Perseverance Preparatory has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Perseverance Preparatory offer ?
Perseverance Preparatory offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Perseverance Preparatory part of?
Perseverance Preparatory is part of Perseverance Preparatory School District.
In what neighborhood is Perseverance Preparatory located?
Perseverance Preparatory is located in the University neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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