Serving 45 students in grades 7-12, Ripperdan 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 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 45 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ripperdan Community Day ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ripperdan Community Day's student population of 45 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
45 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ripperdan Community Day ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ripperdan Community Day is 0.21, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7692 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
21:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
89%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ripperdan Community Day's ranking?
Ripperdan Community Day is ranked #7692 out of 9,602 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 33% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ripperdan Community Day?
The graduation rate of Ripperdan Community Day is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Ripperdan Community Day?
45 students attend Ripperdan Community Day.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Ripperdan Community Day students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ripperdan Community Day?
Ripperdan Community Day has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ripperdan Community Day offer ?
Ripperdan Community Day offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Ripperdan Community Day part of?
Ripperdan Community Day is part of Madera Unified School District.
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