Serving 198 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Larry G. Meeks 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 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 198 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 90%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Larry G. Meeks 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 Larry G. Meeks Academy is 0.79, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Larry G. Meeks Academy is ranked #5393 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?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Larry G. Meeks Academy?
198 students attend Larry G. Meeks Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Larry G. Meeks Academy students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 20% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Larry G. Meeks Academy?
Larry G. Meeks Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Larry G. Meeks Academy offer ?
Larry G. Meeks Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Larry G. Meeks Academy part of?
In what neighborhood is Larry G. Meeks Academy located?
Larry G. Meeks Academy is located in the North Sacramento neighborhood of Sacramento, CA. There are 39 other public schools located in North Sacramento.
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The nearest high school to Larry G. Meeks Academy is Natomas High School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Bannon Creek (0.1 miles away)
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 198 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 90%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education