Serving 38 students in grades 4-12, Wellington M. Smith Jr. ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 38 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wellington M. Smith Jr. ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Wellington M. Smith Jr.'s student population of 38 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
Total Students
38 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Wellington M. Smith Jr. is 0.20, 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)<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
89%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
3%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
51%
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?
<50% 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 Wellington M. Smith Jr.?
The graduation rate of Wellington M. Smith Jr. is 40-59%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Wellington M. Smith Jr.?
38 students attend Wellington M. Smith Jr..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Wellington M. Smith Jr. students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wellington M. Smith Jr.?
Wellington M. Smith Jr. has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Wellington M. Smith Jr. offer ?
Wellington M. Smith Jr. offers enrollment in grades 4-12
What school district is Wellington M. Smith Jr. part of?
Wellington M. Smith Jr. is part of Monterey County Office Of Education School District.
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