Serving 17 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 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 17 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 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
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Prospect Community Day's student population of 17 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
17 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Prospect Community Day ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prospect Community Day is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4999 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Hispanic
47%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Black
29%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
White
12%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Two or more races
12%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Graduation Rate
(14-15)93%
89%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
8%
Showing 2010–2024. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prospect Community Day's ranking?
Prospect Community Day is ranked #4999 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% 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?
17 students attend Prospect Community Day.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Prospect Community Day students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prospect Community Day?
Prospect Community Day has a student ration of 6:1, 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.
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