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#4814 of 9,539 schools in CA
San Jose Charter Academy
Elementary School · San Jose Charter Academy District · West Covina, CA
A charter elementary school in West Covina, CA where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2021 West Alwood St., West Covina, CA 91790
- Math 59% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 72% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at San Jose Charter Academy score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2018, to 65% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where San Jose Charter Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,351/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Covina), 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
$100,142
Median home value
$695,700
Median rent
$2,253/mo
College educated
23.4%
Homeownership
61%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91790; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orangewood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 564 | Compare → |
| Edgewood AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 470 | Compare → |
| California ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 3–6 | 0.9 mi | 219 | Compare → |
| Foster ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 454 | 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.
San Jose Charter Academy District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,707NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
San Jose Charter Academy is listed in San Jose Charter Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About San Jose Charter Academy
San Jose Charter Academy is a public elementary school in West Covina, CA, part of San Jose Charter Academy District, serving approximately 1,256 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,814 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about San Jose Charter Academy
What grades does San Jose Charter Academy serve?
San Jose Charter Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend San Jose Charter Academy?
San Jose Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,256 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Jose Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at San Jose Charter Academy is 22.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does San Jose Charter Academy rank in CA?
San Jose Charter Academy ranks #4,814 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is San Jose Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
San Jose Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 San Jose Charter Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, San Jose Charter Academy has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is San Jose Charter Academy a charter school?
Yes, San Jose Charter Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is San Jose Charter Academy a Title I school?
No, San Jose Charter Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for San Jose Charter Academy?
53.3% of students at San Jose 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,256
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.9%
- Phone
- (626) 856-1693
- Area population (ZIP 91790)
- 44,791
- Area average commute
- 31.8 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
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 91790; 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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