About This School
Preschool | Grades 6-8 | San Diego Unified
King/Chavez Preparatory Academy is located in San Diego, CA and is one of 75 middle schools in San Diego Unified School District. It is a charter school that serves 359 students in grades 6-8.
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
King/Chavez Preparatory Academy did not make AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See King/Chavez Preparatory Academy's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
King/Chavez Preparatory Academy had an API growth score of 705 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. King/Chavez Preparatory Academy's 2012 base score was 715 and the school did not meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, King/Chavez Preparatory Academy had 23 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about King/Chavez Preparatory Academy's students and teachers. more
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
King/Chavez Preparatory Academy did not make AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See King/Chavez Preparatory Academy's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
King/Chavez Preparatory Academy had an API growth score of 705 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. King/Chavez Preparatory Academy's 2012 base score was 715 and the school did not meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, King/Chavez Preparatory Academy had 23 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about King/Chavez Preparatory Academy's students and teachers. more
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Nearby Cities
Middle Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Nativity Prep Academy 0.2 miles | n/a | |
| Golden Hill Elementary School 0.6 miles |  |
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| Logan Elementary School 0.7 miles |  |
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| Albert Einstein Academy Middle School 0.7 miles |  |
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| Our Ladys School 1 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 359
49%
51%
Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, King/Chavez Preparatory Academy had 95% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 53% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
Hispanic
94%
Black
4%
Two or More Races
1%
White
1%
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San Diego Unified District Spending
$10,145Per Pupil
The San Diego Unified spends $10,145 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 57% on instruction, 40% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about San Diego Unified District
23:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, King/Chavez Preparatory Academy had 23 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
English Language Arts
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8%
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Math
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42%
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41%
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English Language Arts
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18%
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55%
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52%
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Math
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22%
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English Language Arts
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54%
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Math
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9%
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43%
Algebra I
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2%
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38%
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44%
English Language Arts
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13%
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49%
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48%
General Mathematics
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3%
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15%
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30%
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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16%
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51%
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56%
Social Science Grade 8
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14%
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40%
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42%
Algebra I
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2%
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General Mathematics
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3%
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English Language Arts
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31%
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Math
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English Language Arts
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Math
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Algebra I
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English Language Arts
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58%
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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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33%
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62%
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59%
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Social Science Grade 8
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23%
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47%
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English Language Arts
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38%
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59%
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Math
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59%
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English Language Arts
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22%
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61%
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57%
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Math
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35%
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52%
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50%
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Algebra I
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15%
district
41%
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47%
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English Language Arts
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30%
district
61%
state
57%
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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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37%
district
66%
state
63%
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Social Science Grade 8
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31%
district
53%
state
50%
no change
English Language Arts
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38%
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65%
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59%
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Math
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59%
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59%
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55%
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English Language Arts
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22%
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66%
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62%
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Math
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35%
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56%
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Algebra I
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15%
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42%
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English Language Arts
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30%
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65%
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59%
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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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37%
district
71%
state
66%
no change
Social Science Grade 8
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31%
district
57%
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52%
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TestRating
3 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2012 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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