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#4628 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 49% in state
Caliber: Beta Academy
Elementary School · Caliber: Beta Academy District · Richmond, CA
A charter elementary school in Richmond, CA where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3260 Blume Dr. #120, Richmond, CA 94806
- Math 28% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 42% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 23.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Caliber: Beta Academy score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 35% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Caliber: Beta Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 8Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,715/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Richmond), 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
$82,818
Median home value
$582,000
Median rent
$2,013/mo
College educated
22.7%
Homeownership
50.6%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94806; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum Center - Tara HillsPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | 1–12 | 0.3 mi | 48 | Compare → |
| Tara Hills ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–6 | 0.4 mi | 343 | Compare → |
| Shannon ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 343 | Compare → |
| Aspire Richmond Technology AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.2 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 567 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Caliber: Beta Academy District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,874NCES 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.
Caliber: Beta Academy is listed in Caliber: Beta Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Caliber: Beta Academy
Caliber: Beta Academy is a public elementary school in Richmond, CA, part of Caliber: Beta Academy District, serving approximately 950 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 23.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #4,628 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Caliber: Beta Academy
What grades does Caliber: Beta Academy serve?
Caliber: Beta Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Caliber: Beta Academy?
Caliber: Beta Academy has an enrollment of approximately 950 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caliber: Beta Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Caliber: Beta Academy is 23.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Caliber: Beta Academy rank in CA?
Caliber: Beta Academy ranks #4,628 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Caliber: Beta Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Caliber: Beta Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Caliber: Beta Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Caliber: Beta Academy has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Caliber: Beta Academy a charter school?
Yes, Caliber: Beta Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Caliber: Beta Academy a Title I school?
No, Caliber: Beta Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Caliber: Beta Academy?
77.1% of students at Caliber: Beta 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
- 950
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Contra Costa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.3%
- Phone
- (510) 685-9886
- Area population (ZIP 94806)
- 61,749
- Area average commute
- 34.1 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
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 94806; 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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