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Cobalt Institute Of Math And Science Academy vs. University Preparatory

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School Overview

School
Cobalt Institute Of Math And Science Academy
14045 Topaz Rd.
Victorville, CA 92392
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
University Preparatory
13853 Seneca Rd.
Victorville, CA 92392
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Cobalt Institute Of Math And Science Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)

University Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,137 students in grades 7-12, Cobalt Institute Of Math And Science Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,088 students in grades 7-12, University Preparatory ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
7-12
7-12
Total Students
1,137 students
1,088 students
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% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
42% | 58%
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
40 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
27:1
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Test Scores

32%
(18-19 School Year Data)
62%
(18-19 School Year Data)
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58%
(18-19 School Year Data)
85%
(18-19 School Year Data)
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≥95%
(Top 20% in CA)
≥95%
(Top 20% in CA)
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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Grade 7 Students
207
191
Grade 8 Students
184
195
Grade 9 Students
214
191
Grade 10 Students
204
179
Grade 11 Students
169
163
Grade 12 Students
159
169

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
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% Asian
4%
11%
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% Hispanic
76%
70%
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% Black
7%
5%
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% White
9%
10%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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% Two or more races
4%
4%
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0.41
0.49
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Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
55%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
23%
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