Ripperdan Community Day serves 35 students in grades 7-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤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
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ripperdan Community Day's student population of 35 students has declined by 18% 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
35 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ripperdan Community Day is 0.43, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
74%
56%

Black
6%
5%

White
14%
21%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
<50%
84%

Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% 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 84%.
How many students attend Ripperdan Community Day?
35 students attend Ripperdan Community Day.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Ripperdan Community Day students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ripperdan Community Day?
Ripperdan Community Day has a student ration of 6:1, 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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