Serving 527 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Desert Trails Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Desert Trails Preparatory Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert Trails Preparatory Academy is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Desert Trails Preparatory Academy?
527 students attend Desert Trails Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Desert Trails Preparatory Academy students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desert Trails Preparatory Academy?
Desert Trails Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Desert Trails Preparatory Academy offer ?
Desert Trails Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Desert Trails Preparatory Academy part of?
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