Puc Excel Charter Academy

1855 N. Main St.
Burbank, CA 91504

Rating

Bottom 50%

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Puc Excel Charter Academy serves 273 students in grades 6-8.

Puc Excel Charter Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 273 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Puc Excel Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Puc Excel Charter Academy's student population of 273 students has declined by 9% over five school years.

The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.

School Type

Charter School

Grades Offered

Grades 6-8

Total Students

273 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

16 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Puc Excel Charter Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Puc Excel Charter Academy is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#2850 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Puc Excel Charter Academy, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

17%

34%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Puc Excel Charter Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

29%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Puc Excel Charter Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

17:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Puc Excel Charter Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

12%

Hispanic

95%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Puc Excel Charter Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

n/a

22%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.10

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Puc Excel Charter Academy and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

87%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Puc Excel Charter Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

PUC Excel Charter Academy School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Puc Excel Charter Academy's ranking?

Puc Excel Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

How many students attend Puc Excel Charter Academy?

273 students attend Puc Excel Charter Academy.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

95% of Puc Excel Charter Academy students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Puc Excel Charter Academy?

Puc Excel Charter Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Puc Excel Charter Academy offer ?

Puc Excel Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8

What school district is Puc Excel Charter Academy part of?

Puc Excel Charter Academy is part of PUC Excel Charter Academy School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 273 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education