Turning Point Academy (Closed 2015)

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the California state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the California state average of 56%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (12-13)
2 students
This chart display total students of Turning Point Academy by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers (12-13)
1 teacher
This chart display the total teachers of Turning Point Academy by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(10-11)
<50%
58%
(10-11)
<50%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Turning Point Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
American Indian
(12-13)
n/a
1%
Asian
(12-13)
n/a
11%
Hispanic
(12-13)
100%
53%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Turning Point Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Black
(12-13)
n/a
6%
White
(12-13)
n/a
25%
Hawaiian
(12-13)
n/a
1%
Two or more races
(12-13)
n/a
3%
n/a
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% CA state average).
How many students attend Turning Point Academy?
2 students attend Turning Point Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Turning Point Academy students are Hispanic.
What grades does Turning Point Academy offer ?
Turning Point Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Turning Point Academy part of?
Turning Point Academy is part of Delano Union Elementary School District.

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