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#5016 of 9,539 schools in CA
Almond Acres Charter Academy
Elementary School · Almond Acres Charter Academy District · Paso Robles, CA
A charter elementary school in Paso Robles, CA where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1145 Niblick Rd., Paso Robles, CA 93446
- Math 29% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 36% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Almond Acres Charter Academy score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2020, to 33% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Almond Acres Charter Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,234/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Paso Robles), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$94,512
Median home value
$661,400
Median rent
$1,946/mo
College educated
30%
Homeownership
68.4%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93446; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winifred Pifer ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | K–5 | 0.2 mi | 400 | Compare → |
| Pat Butler ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 380 | Compare → |
| St Rose Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 214 | Compare → |
| Virginia Peterson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 396 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Almond Acres Charter Academy District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,753NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Almond Acres Charter Academy is listed in Almond Acres Charter Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Almond Acres Charter Academy
Almond Acres Charter Academy is a public elementary school in Paso Robles, CA, part of Almond Acres Charter Academy District, serving approximately 471 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #5,016 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Almond Acres Charter Academy
What grades does Almond Acres Charter Academy serve?
Almond Acres Charter Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Almond Acres Charter Academy?
Almond Acres Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 471 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Almond Acres Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Almond Acres Charter Academy is 20.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Almond Acres Charter Academy rank in CA?
Almond Acres Charter Academy ranks #5,016 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Almond Acres Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Almond Acres Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Almond Acres Charter Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Almond Acres Charter Academy has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Almond Acres Charter Academy a charter school?
Yes, Almond Acres Charter Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Almond Acres Charter Academy a Title I school?
No, Almond Acres Charter Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Almond Acres Charter Academy?
45.6% of students at Almond Acres Charter Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 471
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- San Luis Obispo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.4%
- Phone
- (805) 221-8550
- Area population (ZIP 93446)
- 45,859
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93446; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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