Puc Inspire Charter Academy

12550 Van Nuys Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91504

Rating

Bottom 50%

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Puc Inspire Charter Academy serves 266 students in grades 6-8.

Puc Inspire 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 4% (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 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 266 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 4% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 13% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Puc Inspire Charter Academy's student population of 266 students has declined by 20% over five school years.

The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.

School Type

Charter School

Grades Offered

Grades 6-8

Total Students

266 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

15 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

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School Rankings

Puc Inspire 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 Inspire Charter Academy is 0.13, 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

#3622 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

34%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

13%

49%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

18:1

22:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

93%

56%

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Black

White

n/a

22%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.13

0.63

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Eligible for Free Lunch

90%

53%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

PUC Inspire 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 Inspire Charter Academy's ranking?

Puc Inspire Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

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

4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

How many students attend Puc Inspire Charter Academy?

266 students attend Puc Inspire Charter Academy.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

93% of Puc Inspire Charter Academy students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.

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

Puc Inspire Charter Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Puc Inspire Charter Academy offer ?

Puc Inspire Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8

What school district is Puc Inspire Charter Academy part of?

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

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 266 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 4% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 13% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education