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#6784 of 9,539 schools in CA
Decoto School for Independent Study
School · New Haven Unified · Union City, CA
A New Haven Unified school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
725 Whipple Rd., Union City, CA 94587
- Math 22% vs CA 33% (2024)
- Reading 40% vs CA 49% (2024)
- 44.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Decoto School for Independent Study score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 6 points across the 10-year record (2015–2024) and has held near 31% recently.
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Decoto School for Independent Study sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,668/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Union City), 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
$137,194
Median home value
$1,058,200
Median rent
$2,713/mo
College educated
45.3%
Homeownership
67%
Poverty rate
7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94587; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
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.
New Haven Unified
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #8 of 12
- District spending per student
- $15,182NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Decoto School for Independent Study is listed in New Haven Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Decoto School for Independent Study
Decoto School for Independent Study is a public school in Union City, CA, part of New Haven Unified, serving approximately 279 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 25.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #6,784 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Decoto School for Independent Study
What grades does Decoto School for Independent Study serve?
Decoto School for Independent Study serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Decoto School for Independent Study?
Decoto School for Independent Study has an enrollment of approximately 279 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Decoto School for Independent Study?
The student-teacher ratio at Decoto School for Independent Study is 25.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Decoto School for Independent Study rank in CA?
Decoto School for Independent Study ranks #6,784 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Decoto School for Independent Study's MySchoolScout rating?
Decoto School for Independent Study has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Decoto School for Independent Study?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Decoto School for Independent Study has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is Decoto School for Independent Study a charter school?
No, Decoto School for Independent Study is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Decoto School for Independent Study a Title I school?
No, Decoto School for Independent Study is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Decoto School for Independent Study?
68.5% of students at Decoto School for Independent Study 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
- 279
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Alameda County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 97.8%
- Phone
- (510) 476-2696
- 4-Year Graduation
- 44.5%
- Area population (ZIP 94587)
- 68,141
- Area average commute
- 32.9 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
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 94587; 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, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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