Serving 3 students in grades 7-12, Margaret J. Kemp ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 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 <50% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 3 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Margaret J. Kemp ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Margaret J. Kemp's student population of 3 students has declined by 66% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
3 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Margaret J. Kemp is 0.45, 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)<50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
67%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
33%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)≥50%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
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 <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Margaret J. Kemp?
The graduation rate of Margaret J. Kemp is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.
How many students attend Margaret J. Kemp?
3 students attend Margaret J. Kemp.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Margaret J. Kemp students are Hispanic, and 33% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Margaret J. Kemp?
Margaret J. Kemp has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Margaret J. Kemp offer ?
Margaret J. Kemp offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Margaret J. Kemp part of?
Margaret J. Kemp is part of San Mateo County Office Of Education School District.
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