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#8953 of 9,539 schools in CA

Drew (charles) College Preparatory Academy

Elementary School · San Francisco Unified · San Francisco, CA

A San Francisco Unified elementary school where students score 28 points below what's typical for similar communities.

50 Pomona Ave., San Francisco, CA 94124

  • Math 3% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 18% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 23.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.7Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.85 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics2.0Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency3.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17.5% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-42.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-25.3 pts
Overall Proficiency10% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-27.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile4th
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23.4:1
District spending per student$22,909
Chronic Absenteeism60.4%

Students at Drew (charles) College Preparatory Academy score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency3%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency18%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 19 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 11% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
35%
ELA
25%
2010
Math
37%
ELA
25%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
27%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2016
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2017
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2018
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2019
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
19%
2024
Math
3%
ELA
18%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

64.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Drew (charles) College Preparatory Academy 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 90Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 72Excellent Transit
  • Bike 57Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,559/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Francisco), 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

$82,928

Median home value

$1,043,200

Median rent

$1,368/mo

College educated

26.7%

Homeownership

50.4%

Poverty rate

17%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94124; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Carver (george Washington) ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.8K–50.5 mi97Compare →
Malcolm X AcademyEnrollment path unverified2.2K–50.7 mi105Compare →
Taylor (edward R.) ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.0K–50.8 mi588Compare →
Alta Vista SchoolPrivate · tuition8.2privateK–50.9 mi197Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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.

San Francisco Unified

Schools in district
113
Rank in district
#96 of 103
District spending per student
$22,909NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Drew (charles) College Preparatory Academy is listed in San Francisco Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Drew (charles) College Preparatory Academy

Drew (charles) College Preparatory Academy is a public elementary school in San Francisco, CA, part of San Francisco Unified, serving approximately 187 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 23.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #8,953 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Drew (charles) College Preparatory Academy

What grades does Drew (charles) College Preparatory Academy serve?

Drew (charles) College Preparatory Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Drew (charles) College Preparatory Academy?

Drew (charles) College Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 187 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Drew (charles) College Preparatory Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Drew (charles) College Preparatory Academy is 23.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Drew (charles) College Preparatory Academy rank in CA?

Drew (charles) College Preparatory Academy ranks #8,953 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Drew (charles) College Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Drew (charles) College Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Drew (charles) College Preparatory Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Drew (charles) College Preparatory Academy has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Drew (charles) College Preparatory Academy a charter school?

No, Drew (charles) College Preparatory Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Drew (charles) College Preparatory Academy a Title I school?

No, Drew (charles) College Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Drew (charles) College Preparatory Academy?

64.2% of students at Drew (charles) College Preparatory 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 – 5th
Enrollment
187
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
San Francisco County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
60.4%
Area population (ZIP 94124)
36,226
Area average commute
30.2 min
Area median age
38.5
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 94124; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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