Temple Academy (Closed 2023)

635 Ca Ave.
La Puente, CA 91744
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 250 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Temple Academy 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 10-14% (which was lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 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 80% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
250 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
10-14%
40%
(18-19)
25-29%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
94%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
98%
0.12
(20-21) âš  COVID-19 impacted
12.4%
15.4%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
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 40% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Temple Academy?
250 students attend Temple Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Temple Academy students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Temple Academy?
Temple Academy has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Temple Academy offer ?
Temple Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Temple Academy part of?

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