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#5756 of 9,539 schools in CA
California School for the Deaf-fremont
School · California School for the Deaf-fremont (state Special Schl) · Fremont, CA
A school in Fremont, CA where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
39350 Gallaudet Dr., Fremont, CA 94538
- Math 10% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 10% vs CA 49% (2024)
- 64.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at California School for the Deaf-fremont score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 12 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 10% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where California School for the Deaf-fremont sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Transit 50Good Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,542/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fremont), 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
$144,451
Median home value
$1,104,800
Median rent
$2,860/mo
College educated
53.4%
Homeownership
44.8%
Poverty rate
5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94538; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California School for the BlindEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 49 | Compare → |
| Circle of Independent LearningCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 402 | Compare → |
| Ilm AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–9 | 2.2 mi | 156 | Compare → |
| Fremont Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 3.1 mi | 457 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
California School for the Deaf-fremont (state Special Schl)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
California School for the Deaf-fremont is listed in California School for the Deaf-Fremont (State Special Schl); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About California School for the Deaf-fremont
California School for the Deaf-fremont is a public school in Fremont, CA, part of California School for the Deaf-fremont (state Special Schl), serving approximately 300 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 4.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #5,756 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about California School for the Deaf-fremont
What grades does California School for the Deaf-fremont serve?
California School for the Deaf-fremont serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend California School for the Deaf-fremont?
California School for the Deaf-fremont has an enrollment of approximately 300 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at California School for the Deaf-fremont?
The student-teacher ratio at California School for the Deaf-fremont is 4.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does California School for the Deaf-fremont rank in CA?
California School for the Deaf-fremont ranks #5,756 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is California School for the Deaf-fremont's MySchoolScout rating?
California School for the Deaf-fremont has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 California School for the Deaf-fremont?
Based on loaded state assessment records, California School for the Deaf-fremont has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is California School for the Deaf-fremont a charter school?
No, California School for the Deaf-fremont is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is California School for the Deaf-fremont a Title I school?
No, California School for the Deaf-fremont is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for California School for the Deaf-fremont?
99.0% of students at California School for the Deaf-fremont 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 300
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 72
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Alameda County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.0%
- Phone
- (510) 794-3666
- 4-Year Graduation
- 64.5%
- Area population (ZIP 94538)
- 67,704
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.6
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 94538; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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