Willow Creek Academy Charter (Closed 2021)

Serving 346 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Willow Creek Academy Charter ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 54% (which was higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65% (which was higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
346 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
54%
40%
(18-19)
65%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
12%
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Hispanic
27%
56%
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Black
14%
5%
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White
37%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.75
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Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
6%
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School District Name
Willow Creek Academy Charter School District
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Willow Creek Academy Charter?
346 students attend Willow Creek Academy Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Willow Creek Academy Charter students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Willow Creek Academy Charter?
Willow Creek Academy Charter has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Willow Creek Academy Charter offer ?
Willow Creek Academy Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Willow Creek Academy Charter part of?
Willow Creek Academy Charter is part of Willow Creek Academy Charter School District.

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