Excellent
#921 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 10% in state
Escalon Charter Academy
School · Escalon Charter Academy District · Escalon, CA
A charter school in Escalon, CA where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1520 Yosemite Ave., Escalon, CA 95320
- Math 45% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 58% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Escalon Charter Academy score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 12 points across the 7-year record (2018–2024) and has held near 52% recently.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Escalon 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 72Very Walkable
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,722/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Escalon), 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
$86,612
Median home value
$490,100
Median rent
$1,624/mo
College educated
19.4%
Homeownership
73.9%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95320; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Escalon Charter Academy District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- This value was not reported by the source.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Escalon Charter Academy is listed in Escalon Charter Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Escalon Charter Academy
Escalon Charter Academy is a public school in Escalon, CA, part of Escalon Charter Academy District, serving approximately 338 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #921 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Escalon Charter Academy
What grades does Escalon Charter Academy serve?
Escalon Charter Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Escalon Charter Academy?
Escalon Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 338 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Escalon Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Escalon Charter Academy is 22.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Escalon Charter Academy rank in CA?
Escalon Charter Academy ranks #921 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Escalon Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Escalon Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Escalon Charter Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Escalon Charter Academy has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Escalon Charter Academy a charter school?
Yes, Escalon Charter Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Escalon Charter Academy a Title I school?
No, Escalon Charter Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Escalon Charter Academy?
26.0% of students at Escalon 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
- 338
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- San Joaquin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 2.7%
- Phone
- (209) 838-3591
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 95320)
- 13,511
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
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 95320; 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, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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