Below Average
#7477 of 9,539 schools in CA
Santa Rosa Charter School for the Arts
Elementary School · Santa Rosa Elementary · Santa Rosa, CA
A Santa Rosa Elementary charter elementary school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
756 Humboldt St., Santa Rosa, CA 95404
- Math 22% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 47% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Santa Rosa Charter School for the Arts score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2018, to 35% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Santa Rosa Charter School for the Arts 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 94Walker's Paradise
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 74Very 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
$102,802
Median home value
$865,900
Median rent
$1,890/mo
College educated
45.2%
Homeownership
59.3%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95404; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kid Street CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.7 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 116 | Compare → |
| Luther Burbank ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 321 | Compare → |
| Proctor Terrace ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–6 | 1.0 mi | 326 | Compare → |
| Santa Rosa French-american Charter (srfacs)Charter · enrollment unverified | 8.8 | K–7 | 1.0 mi | 468 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Santa Rosa Elementary
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #5 of 12
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Santa Rosa Charter School for the Arts is listed in Santa Rosa Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Santa Rosa Charter School for the Arts
Santa Rosa Charter School for the Arts is a public elementary school in Santa Rosa, CA, part of Santa Rosa Elementary, serving approximately 414 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #7,477 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Santa Rosa Charter School for the Arts
What grades does Santa Rosa Charter School for the Arts serve?
Santa Rosa Charter School for the Arts serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Santa Rosa Charter School for the Arts?
Santa Rosa Charter School for the Arts has an enrollment of approximately 414 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santa Rosa Charter School for the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Santa Rosa Charter School for the Arts is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Santa Rosa Charter School for the Arts rank in CA?
Santa Rosa Charter School for the Arts ranks #7,477 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Santa Rosa Charter School for the Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Santa Rosa Charter School for the Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Santa Rosa Charter School for the Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Santa Rosa Charter School for the Arts has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Santa Rosa Charter School for the Arts a charter school?
Yes, Santa Rosa Charter School for the Arts is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Santa Rosa Charter School for the Arts a Title I school?
No, Santa Rosa Charter School for the Arts is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Santa Rosa Charter School for the Arts?
35.7% of students at Santa Rosa Charter School for the Arts 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
- 414
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Sonoma County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.8%
- Phone
- (707) 890-3920
- Area population (ZIP 95404)
- 37,317
- Area average commute
- 20.9 min
- Area median age
- 42
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 95404; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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