Serving 39 students in grades 7-12, Kirby Dorothy Camp ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 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).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 39 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 21-39% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Kirby Dorothy Camp ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
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Kirby Dorothy Camp's student population of 39 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
39 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
Kirby Dorothy Camp 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 Kirby Dorothy Camp is 0.57, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#5359 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
49%
55%
Black
44%
5%
White
2%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
21-39%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
4%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Kirby Dorothy Camp is ranked #5359 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kirby Dorothy Camp?
The graduation rate of Kirby Dorothy Camp is 21-39%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Kirby Dorothy Camp?
39 students attend Kirby Dorothy Camp.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Kirby Dorothy Camp students are Hispanic, 44% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kirby Dorothy Camp?
Kirby Dorothy Camp has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Kirby Dorothy Camp offer ?
Kirby Dorothy Camp offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Kirby Dorothy Camp part of?
Kirby Dorothy Camp is part of Los Angeles County Office Of Education School District.
In what neighborhood is Kirby Dorothy Camp located?
Kirby Dorothy Camp is located in the South Montebello neighborhood of Downey, CA.
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