Century Academy For Excellence 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 was 7% (which was lower than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the California state average of 50%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (17-18)
226 students
Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)7%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)15-19%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
(17-18)n/a
1%
Asian
(17-18)n/a
11%
Hispanic
(17-18)16%
54%
Black
(17-18)84%
6%
White
(17-18)n/a
24%
Hawaiian
(17-18)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(17-18)n/a
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (17-18)
87%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
7%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
How many students attend Century Academy For Excellence?
226 students attend Century Academy For Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Century Academy For Excellence students are Black, and 16% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Century Academy For Excellence offer ?
Century Academy For Excellence offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Century Academy For Excellence part of?
Century Academy For Excellence is part of Lennox School District.
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