Is Old Town Academy K-8 Charter a good school?

Old Town Academy K-8 Charter ranks 2214 th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Old Town Academy K-8 Charter?

In the 2023-24 school year, 211 students attended Old Town Academy K-8 Charter.

What is the racial makeup of Old Town Academy K-8 Charter?

Students at Old Town Academy K-8 Charter are 37% White, 26% Two or more races, 21% Hispanic, 10% African American, 5% Asian.

Old Town Academy K-8 Charter

Summary:

Old Town Academy K-8 Charter is a public charter school in San Diego, California that serves 239 students from kindergarten to 8th grade. This school is part of the Old Town Academy K-8 Charter District, which is ranked 343 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger.

Old Town Academy K-8 Charter has consistently performed well on Smarter Balanced Assessments, with higher percentages of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics compared to the state average. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 34.78% (3rd grade) to 73.91% (7th grade) in English Language Arts/Literacy, and from 24% (5th grade) to 76% (4th grade) in Mathematics, outperforming the state averages in all grade levels. However, the school's performance on the California Science Test (CAST) is more mixed, with some grade levels below the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Museum, Empower Language Academy, and others, Old Town Academy K-8 Charter generally outperforms them in academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics. However, the school has experienced fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the years, ranging from 296 out of 5,789 California elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 2,214 out of 5,862 in 2023-2024. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, which may be a contributing factor to its academic success.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

2120 San Diego Ave.
San Diego, CA 92110-2901

(619) 574-6225

District: Old Town Academy K-8 Charter District

SchoolDigger Rank:
2214^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 35.1

Number of students: 211

Racial breakdown:

White:

37.4%

Two or more races:

25.6%

Hispanic:

20.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 26.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Old Town Academy K-8 Charter ranks better than 62.2% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.4. (See more...)

Compare Details Old Town Academy K-8 Charter ranks better than 85.3% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.3. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Old Town Academy K-8 Charter:

SchoolDigger ranks Old Town Academy K-8 Charter 2214^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Old Town Academy K-8 Charter in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Old Town Academy K-8 Charter 409^th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Old Town Academy K-8 Charter in the ranking list.)

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Old Town Academy K-8 Charter District:

SchoolDigger ranks Old Town Academy K-8 Charter District 343^rd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Old Town Academy K-8 Charter

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Old Town Academy K-8 Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	94.90	296^th	5789	94.9%
2022	89.17	734^th	5883	87.5%
2023	60.41	2040^th	5874	65.3%
2024	56.40	2214^th	5862	62.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Old Town Academy K-8 Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	45.39	2718^th	5511	50.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Old Town Academy K-8 Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	91.49	470^th	5492	91.4%
2022	81.40	1045^th	5635	81.5%
2024	12.78	5299^th	5605	5.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Old Town Academy K-8 Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	95.29	228^th	5510	95.9%
2022	85.28	854^th	5663	84.9%
2023	53.73	2247^th	5650	60.2%
2024	65.80	1713^th	5636	69.6%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Old Town Academy K-8 Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	85.16	266^th	2834	90.6%
2022	77.55	542^nd	2726	80.1%
2023	54.63	1300^th	2662	51.2%
2024	7.27	2515^th	2647	5.0%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Old Town Academy K-8 Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	85.28	364^th	2715	86.6%
2022	96.78	92^nd	2740	96.6%
2023	91.80	242^nd	2802	91.4%
2024	83.30	409^th	2777	85.3%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Old Town Academy K-8 Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	43.95	1231^st	2575	52.2%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Old Town Academy K-8 Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	70.71	607^th	2380	74.5%
2022	93.91	154^th	2509	93.9%
2023	88.65	271^st	2547	89.4%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Old Town Academy K-8 Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	95.00	126^th	2407	94.8%
2022	96.01	104^th	2527	95.9%
2023	92.54	187^th	2558	92.7%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Old Town Academy K-8 Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	77.29	317^th	1602	80.2%
2022	90.57	72^nd	1555	95.4%
2023	84.93	154^th	1552	90.1%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Old Town Academy K-8 Charter

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	165	14	16	38	1	0	20	254
2020	166	14	16	52	0	0	17	265
2021	141	14	12	64	0	1	17	249
2022	120	7	18	85	0	1	27	258
2023	101	11	13	80	0	2	32	239
2024	79	22	10	44	1	1	54	211

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Old Town Academy K-8 Charter

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	254	12.2	20.7	11.8
2020	265	n/a	n/a	10.9
2021	249	8.0	31.1	9.2
2022	258	9.0	28.6	11.6
2023	239	9.0	26.5	17.6
2024	211	6.0	35.1	26.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Old Town Academy K-8 Charter

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	254	12.2	20.7	11.8
2020	265	n/a	n/a	10.9
2021	249	8.0	31.1	9.2
2022	258	9.0	28.6	11.6
2023	239	9.0	26.5	17.6
2024	211	6.0	35.1	26.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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