Serving 580 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Chaparral Prep 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 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 580 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chaparral Prep Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Chaparral Prep Academy's student population of 580 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
580 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Chaparral Prep Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chaparral Prep Academy is 0.35, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#6888 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
80%
56%
Black
12%
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chaparral Prep Academy's ranking?
Chaparral Prep Academy is ranked #6888 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Chaparral Prep Academy often compared to?
Chaparral Prep Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Cimarron Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Chaparral Prep Academy?
580 students attend Chaparral Prep Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Chaparral Prep Academy students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chaparral Prep Academy?
Chaparral Prep Academy has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Chaparral Prep Academy offer ?
Chaparral Prep Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Chaparral Prep Academy part of?
Chaparral Prep Academy is part of Palmdale Elementary School District.
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