Is Escalon Charter Academy a good school?

Escalon Charter Academy ranks 1730 th of 5862 California alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Escalon Charter Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 338 students attended Escalon Charter Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Escalon Charter Academy?

Students at Escalon Charter Academy are 63% White, 31% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Escalon Charter Academy

Summary:

Escalon Charter Academy is a public charter school located in Escalon, California, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 315 students. This high-performing school consistently outshines the state average in academic performance, with strong results in English Language Arts/Literacy, Mathematics, and Science.

Escalon Charter Academy boasts a 100% four-year graduation rate and a low 3.1% chronic absenteeism rate, significantly better than nearby schools like Endeavor Alternative and Venture Academy. The school's academic excellence is further highlighted by its students' proficiency rates, which exceed the state averages in all core subjects. For instance, in the 2023-2024 school year, 57.58% of Escalon Charter Academy students were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to the state average of 47.04%, and 44.62% were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 35.54%.

Another notable aspect of Escalon Charter Academy is its relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 22.54%, suggesting it serves a more affluent student population compared to the surrounding Escalon Charter Academy District. This socioeconomic profile, combined with the school's exceptional academic performance and favorable student-teacher ratio of 21:1, make it an attractive option for families seeking a high-quality educational experience for their children.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

1520 Yosemite Ave.
Escalon, CA 95320-1753

(209) 838-3591

District: Escalon Charter Academy District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1730^th of 5,862 California Alternative Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 21.5

Number of students: 338

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.7%

Hispanic:

31.1%

Two or more races:

4.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 26%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Escalon Charter Academy ranks better than 70.5% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.91. (See more...)

Compare Details Escalon Charter Academy ranks better than 81.6% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.59. (See more...)

Compare Details Escalon Charter Academy ranks better than 80.3% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.93. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Escalon Charter Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Escalon Charter Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Escalon Charter Academy 1730^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Escalon Charter Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Escalon Charter Academy 512^th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Escalon Charter Academy in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Escalon Charter Academy 457^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Escalon Charter Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Escalon Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	47.66	2725^th	5789	52.9%
2021	65.62	440^th	1417	68.9%
2022	67.40	1719^th	5883	70.8%
2023	61.91	1963^rd	5874	66.6%
2024	66.91	1730^th	5862	70.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Escalon Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	60.28	1764^th	5173	65.9%
2021	71.08	230^th	1110	79.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Escalon Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	51.57	2408^th	5492	56.2%
2021	70.13	341^st	1267	73.1%
2022	69.26	1553^rd	5635	72.4%
2023	58.33	2021^st	5617	64.0%
2024	56.01	2128^th	5605	62.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Escalon Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	41.08	2972^nd	5510	46.1%
2021	62.66	424^th	1272	66.7%
2022	67.03	1639^th	5663	71.1%
2023	62.39	1841^st	5650	67.4%
2024	75.37	1262^nd	5636	77.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Escalon Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	57.54	1816^th	4963	63.4%
2023	48.38	2339^th	5098	54.1%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Escalon Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	19.88	2386^th	2834	15.8%
2022	55.45	1304^th	2726	52.2%
2023	45.87	1543^rd	2662	42.0%
2024	45.67	1553^rd	2647	41.3%

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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 Escalon Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	36.13	1572^nd	2715	42.1%
2021	57.75	337^th	894	62.3%
2022	59.15	914^th	2740	66.6%
2023	63.05	819^th	2802	70.8%
2024	78.59	512^th	2777	81.6%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Escalon Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	34.46	1465^th	2380	38.4%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Escalon Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	33.64	1503^rd	2407	37.6%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Escalon Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	16.44	1364^th	1602	14.9%

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

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Rank History for all high school students at Escalon Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	65.93	542^nd	2348	76.9%
2024	70.93	457^th	2323	80.3%

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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Escalon Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	55.01	383^rd	1547	75.2%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Escalon Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	68.33	447^th	2247	80.1%
2024	57.33	668^th	2235	70.1%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Escalon Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	65.20	519^th	2118	75.5%
2024	61.51	570^th	2098	72.8%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Escalon Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	64.20	548^th	2207	75.2%
2024	77.87	340^th	2172	84.3%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Escalon Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	45.82	960^th	2142	55.2%
2024	65.11	494^th	2125	76.8%

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Rank History for high school White students at Escalon Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	59.17	461^st	1434	67.9%
2024	54.52	516^th	1406	63.3%

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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 Escalon Charter Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	206	6	4	119	0	21	356
2020	205	1	5	99	0	21	331
2021	224	1	5	96	0	20	346
2022	193	1	2	102	2	21	321
2023	191	2	4	97	2	19	315
2024	212	3	0	105	2	16	338

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Escalon Charter Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	356	10.3	34.3	32.9
2020	331	n/a	n/a	27.2
2021	346	14.0	24.5	29.5
2022	321	13.8	23.1	22.7
2023	315	14.9	21.0	22.5
2024	338	15.6	21.5	26

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 Escalon Charter Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	356	10.3	34.3	32.9
2020	331	n/a	n/a	27.2
2021	346	14.0	24.5	29.5
2022	321	13.8	23.1	22.7
2023	315	14.9	21.0	22.5
2024	338	15.6	21.5	26

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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