Serving 75 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Metro Charter 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 30-39% (which was lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
75 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-49%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
64%
56%
Black
16%
5%
White
5%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Metro Charter School District
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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Metro Charter?
75 students attend Metro Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Metro Charter students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Metro Charter?
Metro Charter has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Metro Charter offer ?
Metro Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Metro Charter part of?
Metro Charter is part of Metro Charter School District.
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