Very Good
#2490 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 26% in state
Denair Charter Academy
School · Denair Unified · Denair, CA
A charter school in Denair, CA where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3460 Lester Rd., Denair, CA 95316
- Math 2% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 24% vs CA 50% (2024)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Denair Charter Academy score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 13% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 24% (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 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Denair Charter Academy 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 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low230/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$96,593
Median home value
$453,600
Median rent
$1,387/mo
College educated
20.7%
Homeownership
65.9%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95316; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reyn FrancaPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | 3–12 | 0.3 mi | 32 | Compare → |
| Hearthstone ChristianPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 1.6 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Turlock Christian Jr/sr High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 540 | Compare → |
| Ecademy Charter at CraneCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | K–12 | 2.9 mi | 147 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
Denair Unified
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,696NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Denair Charter Academy is listed in Denair Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Denair Charter Academy
Denair Charter Academy is a public school in Denair, CA, part of Denair Unified, serving approximately 147 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,490 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Denair Charter Academy
What grades does Denair Charter Academy serve?
Denair Charter Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Denair Charter Academy?
Denair Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 147 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Denair Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Denair Charter Academy is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Denair Charter Academy rank in CA?
Denair Charter Academy ranks #2,490 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Denair Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Denair Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Denair Charter Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Denair Charter Academy has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Denair Charter Academy a charter school?
Yes, Denair Charter Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Denair Charter Academy a Title I school?
No, Denair Charter Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Denair Charter Academy?
61.2% of students at Denair Charter 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 147
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Stanislaus County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.7%
- Phone
- (209) 634-0917
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 95316)
- 7,594
- Area average commute
- 33.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.7
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 95316; 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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