Serving 282 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Harry Slonaker Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was higher than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the California state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
282 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)65-69%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40-44%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
12%
Hispanic
81%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
13%
8%
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?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% CA state average).
How many students attend Harry Slonaker Academy?
282 students attend Harry Slonaker Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Harry Slonaker Academy students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harry Slonaker Academy?
Harry Slonaker Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Harry Slonaker Academy offer ?
Harry Slonaker Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Harry Slonaker Academy part of?
Harry Slonaker Academy is part of Alum Rock Union Elementary School District.
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