Below Average
#8164 of 9,539 schools in CA
Exeter Independent Study (alternative)
School · Exeter Unified · Exeter, CA
An Exeter Unified school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
711 W. Chestnut, Exeter, CA 93221
- Math 10% vs CA 36% (2024)
- Reading 20% vs CA 47% (2024)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Exeter Independent Study (alternative) score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2015, to 15% in 2024, across a 10-year record (2015–2024).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)
Based on 6 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Exeter Independent Study (alternative) 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 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,331/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Exeter), 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
$84,121
Median home value
$324,000
Median rent
$1,267/mo
College educated
19.5%
Homeownership
63.1%
Poverty rate
15.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93221; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter Community DayEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–12 | 1.2 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Sierra View JR AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | K–10 | 3.1 mi | 78 | Compare → |
| Eleanor Roosevelt Community Learning CenterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | K–12 | 4.7 mi | 416 | 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.
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.
Exeter Unified
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $16,614NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Exeter Independent Study (alternative) is listed in Exeter Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Exeter Independent Study (alternative)
Exeter Independent Study (alternative) is a public school in Exeter, CA, part of Exeter Unified, serving approximately 52 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 26:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #8,164 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Exeter Independent Study (alternative)
What grades does Exeter Independent Study (alternative) serve?
Exeter Independent Study (alternative) serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Exeter Independent Study (alternative)?
Exeter Independent Study (alternative) has an enrollment of approximately 52 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Exeter Independent Study (alternative)?
The student-teacher ratio at Exeter Independent Study (alternative) is 26:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Exeter Independent Study (alternative) rank in CA?
Exeter Independent Study (alternative) ranks #8,164 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Exeter Independent Study (alternative)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Exeter Independent Study (alternative) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Exeter Independent Study (alternative)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Exeter Independent Study (alternative) has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is Exeter Independent Study (alternative) a charter school?
No, Exeter Independent Study (alternative) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Exeter Independent Study (alternative) a Title I school?
No, Exeter Independent Study (alternative) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Exeter Independent Study (alternative)?
69.2% of students at Exeter Independent Study (alternative) 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
- 52
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Tulare County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.6%
- Phone
- (559) 671-0446
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 93221)
- 14,399
- Area average commute
- 20.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.1
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 93221; 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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