Serving 13 students in grades 7-12, Prospect Community Day ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 13 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 1% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prospect Community Day ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Prospect Community Day's student population of 13 students has declined by 70% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
13 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Prospect Community Day is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
15%
56%
Black
54%
5%
White
8%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
23%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)93%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Prospect Community Day?
The graduation rate of Prospect Community Day is 93%, which is higher than the California state average of 89%.
How many students attend Prospect Community Day?
13 students attend Prospect Community Day.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Prospect Community Day students are Black, 23% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prospect Community Day?
Prospect Community Day has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Prospect Community Day offer ?
Prospect Community Day offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Prospect Community Day part of?
Prospect Community Day is part of Folsom-Cordova Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of School
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
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