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#6146 of 9,539 schools in CA
Community School/independent Alternative Education
School · San Bernardino County Office of Education · San Bernardino, CA
A San Bernardino County Office of Education school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
601 North E St., San Bernardino, CA 92415
- Math 0% vs CA 33% (2024)
- Reading 7% vs CA 49% (2024)
- 52.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Community School/independent Alternative Education score 4% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 8 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 4% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 4% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 9% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Community School/independent Alternative Education 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 72Very Walkable
- Transit 51Good Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,818/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Bernardino), 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)
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92415; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AndersonEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 73 | Compare → |
| Norton Science and Language AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.8 | K–11 | 1.2 mi | 1,200 | Compare → |
| San Bernardino Co Juve Detention and Assessment CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 123 | Compare → |
| Washington HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–12 | 2.9 mi | 174 | 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.
San Bernardino County Office of Education
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $169,801NCES 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.
Community School/independent Alternative Education is listed in San Bernardino County Office of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Community School/independent Alternative Education
Community School/independent Alternative Education is a public school in San Bernardino, CA, part of San Bernardino County Office of Education, serving approximately 430 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #6,146 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Community School/independent Alternative Education
What grades does Community School/independent Alternative Education serve?
Community School/independent Alternative Education serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Community School/independent Alternative Education?
Community School/independent Alternative Education has an enrollment of approximately 430 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Community School/independent Alternative Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Community School/independent Alternative Education is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Community School/independent Alternative Education rank in CA?
Community School/independent Alternative Education ranks #6,146 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Community School/independent Alternative Education's MySchoolScout rating?
Community School/independent Alternative Education has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Community School/independent Alternative Education?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Community School/independent Alternative Education has 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Community School/independent Alternative Education a charter school?
No, Community School/independent Alternative Education is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Community School/independent Alternative Education a Title I school?
No, Community School/independent Alternative Education is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Community School/independent Alternative Education?
86.5% of students at Community School/independent Alternative Education 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
- 430
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- San Bernardino County
- Phone
- (909) 386-2722
- 4-Year Graduation
- 52.0%
- Area population (ZIP 92415)
- 0
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 92415; 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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