Serving 722 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Topaz Preparatory 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 is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 722 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Topaz Preparatory Academy's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Hesperia, CA, covering approximately 139.9 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 13.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Topaz Preparatory Academy's student population of 722 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
722 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Topaz Preparatory Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Topaz Preparatory Academy is 0.38, 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
#5605 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
78%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Topaz Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Topaz Preparatory Academy is ranked #5605 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Topaz Preparatory Academy often compared to?
Topaz Preparatory Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Cottonwood Elementary School, Mesquite Trails Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Topaz Preparatory Academy?
722 students attend Topaz Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Topaz Preparatory Academy students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Topaz Preparatory Academy?
Topaz Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Topaz Preparatory Academy offer ?
Topaz Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Topaz Preparatory Academy part of?
Topaz Preparatory Academy is part of Hesperia Unified School District.
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