Promise Charter (Closed 2012)

Promise Charter serves 235 students in grades Kindergarten-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was lower than the California state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the California state average of 56%).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
235 students
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
9 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(10-11)
50-54%
58%
(10-11)
35-39%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
95%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
n/a
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.10
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
12%
9%
Source: 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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% CA state average).
How many students attend Promise Charter?
235 students attend Promise Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Promise Charter students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Promise Charter offer ?
Promise Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Promise Charter part of?
Promise Charter is part of San Diego Unified School District.

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