Below Average
#7510 of 9,539 schools in CA
Morrice Schaefer Charter
Elementary School · Morrice Schaefer Charter District · Santa Rosa, CA
A charter elementary school in Santa Rosa, CA where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1370 San Miguel Ave., Santa Rosa, CA 95403
- Math 21% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 28% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Morrice Schaefer Charter score 25% 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 8 points since 2018, to 24% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 16 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Morrice Schaefer Charter 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 70Very Walkable
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,677/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Santa Rosa), 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
$94,480
Median home value
$651,900
Median rent
$2,215/mo
College educated
27.3%
Homeownership
54.9%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95403; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack London ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–6 | 1.1 mi | 258 | Compare → |
| Pivot Charter School - North BayCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.9 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 423 | Compare → |
| James Monroe ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–6 | 1.3 mi | 336 | Compare → |
| St Rose Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 268 | 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.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Morrice Schaefer Charter 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.
Morrice Schaefer Charter is listed in Morrice Schaefer Charter District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Morrice Schaefer Charter
Morrice Schaefer Charter is a public elementary school in Santa Rosa, CA, part of Morrice Schaefer Charter District, serving approximately 292 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #7,510 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Morrice Schaefer Charter
What grades does Morrice Schaefer Charter serve?
Morrice Schaefer Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Morrice Schaefer Charter?
Morrice Schaefer Charter has an enrollment of approximately 292 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morrice Schaefer Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Morrice Schaefer Charter 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 Morrice Schaefer Charter rank in CA?
Morrice Schaefer Charter ranks #7,510 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Morrice Schaefer Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Morrice Schaefer Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Morrice Schaefer Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Morrice Schaefer Charter has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Morrice Schaefer Charter a charter school?
Yes, Morrice Schaefer Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Morrice Schaefer Charter a Title I school?
No, Morrice Schaefer Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Morrice Schaefer Charter?
69.5% of students at Morrice Schaefer Charter 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 292
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Sonoma County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.6%
- Phone
- (707) 522-3015
- Area population (ZIP 95403)
- 45,570
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 95403; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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