Fine Arts Academy vs. Atascadero Middle School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
Fine Arts Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Overview
Serving 164 students in grades 4-8, Fine Arts Academy 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 is 41% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 794 students in grades 6-8, Atascadero Middle School 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 is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
4-8
6-8
Total Students
164 students
794 students
% Male | % Female
40% | 60%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
20:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
48%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 4 Students
32
-
Grade 5 Students
29
-
Grade 6 Students
36
264
Grade 7 Students
35
251
Grade 8 Students
32
279
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
2%
% Hispanic
21%
31%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
71%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.51
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
14%