The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the California state average of 58%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-10
Total Students (14-15)
86 students
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)10-14%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)10-14%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
(14-15)1%
1%
Asian
(14-15)2%
11%
Hispanic
(14-15)89%
54%
Black
(14-15)2%
6%
White
(14-15)6%
24%
Hawaiian
(14-15)n/a
1%
Two or more races
(14-15)n/a
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
93%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average).
How many students attend Ramon Academy?
86 students attend Ramon Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Ramon Academy students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Ramon Academy offer ?
Ramon Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-10
What school district is Ramon Academy part of?
Ramon Academy is part of Palm Springs Unified School District.
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