Serving 330 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Community 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 was 10% (which was lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20% (which was lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
330 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
24%
56%
Black
62%
5%
White
5%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Community Preparatory Academy School District
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% 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).
How many students attend Community Preparatory Academy?
330 students attend Community Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Community Preparatory Academy students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Community Preparatory Academy?
Community Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Community Preparatory Academy offer ?
Community Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Community Preparatory Academy part of?
Community Preparatory Academy is part of Community Preparatory Academy School District.
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