Downtown Charter Academy vs. Yu Ming Charter
Should I attend Downtown Charter Academy or Yu Ming Charter? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Yu Ming Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 271 students in grades 6-8, Downtown Charter Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Serving 672 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Yu Ming Charter ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
K-8
Total Students
271 students
672 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
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#31 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
90%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
88%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
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167
Grade 1 Students
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85
Grade 2 Students
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84
Grade 3 Students
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77
Grade 4 Students
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78
Grade 5 Students
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50
Grade 6 Students
73
47
Grade 7 Students
95
44
Grade 8 Students
103
40
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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1%
% Asian
78%
50%
% Hispanic
15%
9%
% Black
4%
8%
% White
2%
9%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
1%
23%
Diversity Score
0.37
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
21%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
