Below Average
#8401 of 9,539 schools in CA
Paso Robles Independent Study Center
Elementary School · Paso Robles Joint Unified · Paso Robles, CA
A Paso Robles Joint Unified elementary school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 7010, Paso Robles, CA 93447
- Math 16% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 38% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Paso Robles Independent Study Center score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2018, to 27% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 22 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Paso Robles Independent Study Center 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 78Very Walkable
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,234/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Speck ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 379 | Compare → |
| Georgia Brown Dual Immersion Magnet ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 621 | Compare → |
| Kermit King ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 402 | Compare → |
| St Rose Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–8 | 1.5 mi | 214 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Paso Robles Joint Unified
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #9 of 12
- District spending per student
- $16,315NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Paso Robles Independent Study Center is listed in Paso Robles Joint Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Paso Robles Independent Study Center
Paso Robles Independent Study Center is a public elementary school in Paso Robles, CA, part of Paso Robles Joint Unified, serving approximately 41 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #8,401 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Paso Robles Independent Study Center
What grades does Paso Robles Independent Study Center serve?
Paso Robles Independent Study Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Paso Robles Independent Study Center?
Paso Robles Independent Study Center has an enrollment of approximately 41 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paso Robles Independent Study Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Paso Robles Independent Study Center is 20.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Paso Robles Independent Study Center rank in CA?
Paso Robles Independent Study Center ranks #8,401 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Paso Robles Independent Study Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Paso Robles Independent Study Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Paso Robles Independent Study Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Paso Robles Independent Study Center has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Paso Robles Independent Study Center a charter school?
No, Paso Robles Independent Study Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Paso Robles Independent Study Center a Title I school?
No, Paso Robles Independent Study Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Paso Robles Independent Study Center?
56.1% of students at Paso Robles Independent Study Center 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 41
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- San Luis Obispo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.5%
- Phone
- (805) 769-1620
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.
- 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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