Serving 2 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Diego Springs 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the California state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the California state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
2 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤5%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)15-19%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
100%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
n/a
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)<50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
100%
8%
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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Diego Springs Academy?
The graduation rate of Diego Springs Academy is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Diego Springs Academy?
2 students attend Diego Springs Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Diego Springs Academy students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Diego Springs Academy?
Diego Springs Academy has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Diego Springs Academy offer ?
Diego Springs Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Diego Springs Academy part of?
Diego Springs Academy is part of Borrego Springs Unified School District.
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