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#3904 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 41% in state
Circle of Independent Learning
School · Fremont Unified · Fremont, CA
A Fremont Unified charter school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4700 Calaveras Ave., Fremont, CA 94538
- Math 33% vs CA 36% (2024)
- Reading 53% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Circle of Independent Learning score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2018, to 43% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 40 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Circle of Independent Learning sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Francisco Bay Area map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 74Very Bikeable
- 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 457 | Compare → |
| Ilm AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–9 | 1.7 mi | 156 | Compare → |
| California School for the Deaf-fremontEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 300 | Compare → |
| California School for the BlindEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 49 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Fremont Unified
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #38 of 43
- District spending per student
- $15,175NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Circle of Independent Learning is listed in Fremont Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Circle of Independent Learning
Circle of Independent Learning is a public school in Fremont, CA, part of Fremont Unified, serving approximately 402 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,904 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Circle of Independent Learning
What grades does Circle of Independent Learning serve?
Circle of Independent Learning serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Circle of Independent Learning?
Circle of Independent Learning has an enrollment of approximately 402 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Circle of Independent Learning?
The student-teacher ratio at Circle of Independent Learning is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Circle of Independent Learning rank in CA?
Circle of Independent Learning ranks #3,904 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Circle of Independent Learning's MySchoolScout rating?
Circle of Independent Learning has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Circle of Independent Learning?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Circle of Independent Learning has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Circle of Independent Learning a charter school?
Yes, Circle of Independent Learning is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Circle of Independent Learning a Title I school?
No, Circle of Independent Learning is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Circle of Independent Learning?
43.0% of students at Circle of Independent Learning 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
- 402
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Alameda County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.2%
- Phone
- (510) 797-0100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- 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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