Excellent
#1477 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 16% in state
Yuba City Independence Academy
School · Yuba City Unified · Yuba City, CA
A Yuba City Unified school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
984 B St., Yuba City, CA 95991
- Math 7% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 37% vs CA 49% (2024)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Yuba City Independence Academy score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 53 points since 2020, to 22% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Yuba City Independence 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 78Very Walkable
- Bike 76Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,104/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Yuba City), 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
$64,853
Median home value
$366,200
Median rent
$1,318/mo
College educated
17.3%
Homeownership
48.3%
Poverty rate
18.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95991; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuba City CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 253 | Compare → |
| Pathways Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Sutter County Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 313 | 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.
Yuba City Unified
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #2 of 16
- District spending per student
- $16,463NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Yuba City Independence Academy is listed in Yuba City Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Yuba City Independence Academy
Yuba City Independence Academy is a public school in Yuba City, CA, part of Yuba City Unified, serving approximately 101 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,477 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Yuba City Independence Academy
What grades does Yuba City Independence Academy serve?
Yuba City Independence Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Yuba City Independence Academy?
Yuba City Independence Academy has an enrollment of approximately 101 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yuba City Independence Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Yuba City Independence Academy is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Yuba City Independence Academy rank in CA?
Yuba City Independence Academy ranks #1,477 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Yuba City Independence Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Yuba City Independence Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Yuba City Independence Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Yuba City Independence Academy has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Yuba City Independence Academy a charter school?
No, Yuba City Independence Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Yuba City Independence Academy a Title I school?
No, Yuba City Independence Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Yuba City Independence Academy?
84.2% of students at Yuba City Independence 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
- 101
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Sutter County
- Phone
- (530) 822-5244
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 95991)
- 42,490
- Area average commute
- 29 min
- Area median age
- 34
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 95991; 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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