Serving 416 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Hawking S.t.e.a.m. Charter School 2 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 was 30-34% (which was lower than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the California state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
416 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)30-34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)30-34%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
96%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
2%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
How many students attend Hawking S.t.e.a.m. Charter School 2?
416 students attend Hawking S.t.e.a.m. Charter School 2.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Hawking S.t.e.a.m. Charter School 2 students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hawking S.t.e.a.m. Charter School 2?
Hawking S.t.e.a.m. Charter School 2 has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hawking S.t.e.a.m. Charter School 2 offer ?
Hawking S.t.e.a.m. Charter School 2 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Hawking S.t.e.a.m. Charter School 2 part of?
Hawking S.t.e.a.m. Charter School 2 is part of Sweetwater Union High School District.
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