Very Good
#2826 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 30% in state
Ukiah Independent Study Academy
School · Ukiah Unified · Ukiah, CA
An Ukiah Unified school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
511 S. Orchard Ave., Ukiah, CA 95482
- Math 10% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 39% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Ukiah Independent Study Academy score 22% 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 6 points since 2018, to 24% in 2024, across a 10-year record (2015–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)
Based on 16 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ukiah Independent Study Academy 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,998/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ukiah), 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
$70,063
Median home value
$473,000
Median rent
$1,335/mo
College educated
21.4%
Homeownership
56.2%
Poverty rate
15.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95482; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orr CreekEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| West Hills Juvenile Hall CourtEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Sequoia Career AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | 4–12 | 0.8 mi | 127 | 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.
Ukiah Unified
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #3 of 11
- District spending per student
- $18,478NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ukiah Independent Study Academy is listed in Ukiah Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ukiah Independent Study Academy
Ukiah Independent Study Academy is a public school in Ukiah, CA, part of Ukiah Unified, serving approximately 122 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,826 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ukiah Independent Study Academy
What grades does Ukiah Independent Study Academy serve?
Ukiah Independent Study Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Ukiah Independent Study Academy?
Ukiah Independent Study Academy has an enrollment of approximately 122 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ukiah Independent Study Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Ukiah Independent Study Academy is 20.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ukiah Independent Study Academy rank in CA?
Ukiah Independent Study Academy ranks #2,826 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Ukiah Independent Study Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Ukiah Independent Study Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Ukiah Independent Study Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ukiah Independent Study Academy has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is Ukiah Independent Study Academy a charter school?
No, Ukiah Independent Study Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ukiah Independent Study Academy a Title I school?
No, Ukiah Independent Study Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ukiah Independent Study Academy?
70.5% of students at Ukiah Independent Study 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 122
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Mendocino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.2%
- Phone
- (707) 472-5096
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 95482)
- 33,396
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 95482; 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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