Serving 557 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Kempton Street Literacy 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 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 557 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 15% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Kempton Street Literacy 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 Kempton Street Literacy Academy is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Kempton Street Literacy Academy's ranking?
Kempton Street Literacy Academy is ranked #7983 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Kempton Street Literacy Academy often compared to?
Kempton Street Literacy Academyis often viewed alongside schools like La Presa Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Kempton Street Literacy Academy?
557 students attend Kempton Street Literacy Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Kempton Street Literacy Academy students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% 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 Kempton Street Literacy Academy?
Kempton Street Literacy Academy has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Kempton Street Literacy Academy offer ?
Kempton Street Literacy Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Kempton Street Literacy Academy part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 557 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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