Is Visions In Education a good school?

Visions In Education ranks 2833 rd of 5862 California alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Visions In Education?

In the 2022-23 school year, 6,591 students attended Visions In Education.

What is the racial makeup of Visions In Education?

Students at Visions In Education are 45% White, 26% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 7% African American, 7% Asian.

Visions In Education

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Visions In Education is a large public charter school in Carmichael, California that serves 6,591 students in grades K-12. The school stands out among nearby alternative schools with its higher four-year graduation rate of 74.3% and lower dropout rate of 13.6%, suggesting it is more effective in supporting student success and retention.

Visions In Education's test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics are generally higher than the state averages, particularly in the 7th and 11th grade levels. However, the school's science proficiency rates, as measured by the CAST exam, are lower than the state averages across all grade levels. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 16.7% is lower than many of the nearby alternative schools, such as Community Collaborative Charter (37.0%) and Highlands Community Charter (84.5%), which can be an important factor in student achievement and engagement.

Compared to nearby independent study schools like Walnutwood High and Innovations Academy, Visions In Education has a higher student-teacher ratio of 25.8, which may impact the level of individualized attention and support available to students. Overall, Visions In Education appears to be a relatively successful alternative school, but the school's science proficiency rates and higher student-teacher ratio are areas that could be further examined and addressed to improve student outcomes.

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Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

5030 El Camino Ave.
Carmichael, CA 95608-4650

(916) 883-1601

District: Visions In Education District

SchoolDigger Rank:
2833^rd of 5,862 California Alternative Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 25.8

Number of students: 6,591

Racial breakdown:

White:

44.9%

Hispanic:

26.4%

Two or more races:

12.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 54.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Visions In Education ranks better than 51.7% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.42. (See more...)

Compare Details Visions In Education ranks better than 60.7% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.35. (See more...)

Compare Details Visions In Education ranks better than 62.7% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.67. (See more...)

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

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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 ranks Visions In Education 2833^rd of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Visions In Education in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Visions In Education 1092^nd of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Visions In Education in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Visions In Education 867^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Visions In Education in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Visions In Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	41.17	3119^th	5789	46.1%
2021	71.46	371^st	1417	73.8%
2022	58.14	2115^th	5883	64.0%
2023	50.29	2521^st	5874	57.1%
2024	45.42	2833^rd	5862	51.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Visions In Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	2.25	441^st	445	0.9%
2022	21.73	499^th	610	18.2%
2023	18.27	580^th	669	13.3%
2024	15.42	595^th	669	11.1%

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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Visions In Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	44.77	1506^th	3275	54.0%
2021	75.90	66^th	602	89.0%
2022	65.99	582^nd	3311	82.4%
2023	59.82	784^th	3250	75.9%
2024	48.64	1260^th	3160	60.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Visions In Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	65.49	549^th	2420	77.3%
2024	63.37	639^th	2634	75.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Visions In Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	41.20	3028^th	5173	41.5%
2021	76.30	176^th	1110	84.1%
2022	56.44	1897^th	5264	64.0%
2023	45.84	2647^th	5374	50.7%
2024	44.49	2778^th	5511	49.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Visions In Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	40.78	3058^th	5492	44.3%
2021	64.12	396^th	1267	68.7%
2022	55.39	2135^th	5635	62.1%
2023	49.80	2417^th	5617	57.0%
2024	47.84	2525^th	5605	55.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at Visions In Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	63.66	639^th	2585	75.3%
2021	80.39	38^th	293	87.0%
2022	71.70	397^th	2227	82.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Visions In Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	41.58	2941^st	5510	46.6%
2021	76.65	277^th	1272	78.2%
2022	59.63	1971^st	5663	65.2%
2023	49.94	2453^rd	5650	56.6%
2024	42.60	2898^th	5636	48.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Visions In Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	24.07	947^th	1149	17.6%
2022	34.46	855^th	1154	25.9%
2023	27.52	944^th	1190	20.7%
2024	25.48	963^rd	1203	20.0%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Visions In Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	59.22	241^st	747	67.7%
2022	64.57	163^rd	663	75.4%
2023	52.38	259^th	662	60.9%
2024	48.73	250^th	593	57.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Visions In Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	35.93	3249^th	4963	34.5%
2022	60.61	1609^th	5084	68.4%
2023	49.27	2274^th	5098	55.4%
2024	52.04	2130^th	5102	58.3%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Visions In Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	21.32	2357^th	2834	16.8%
2022	33.69	1916^th	2726	29.7%
2023	30.47	1972^nd	2662	25.9%
2024	23.21	2140^th	2647	19.2%

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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 Visions In Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	41.45	1400^th	2715	48.4%
2021	72.16	200^th	894	77.6%
2022	66.05	759^th	2740	72.3%
2023	58.24	954^th	2802	66.0%
2024	52.35	1092^nd	2777	60.7%

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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Visions In Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	3.17	542^nd	554	2.2%
2022	37.75	418^th	665	37.1%
2023	20.37	551^st	678	18.7%
2024	19.17	573^rd	699	18.0%

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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Visions In Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	42.69	592^nd	1442	58.9%
2021	74.49	35^th	363	90.4%
2022	77.76	123^rd	1540	92.0%
2023	60.33	265^th	1529	82.7%
2024	67.19	182^nd	1477	87.7%

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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Visions In Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	60.52	390^th	1538	74.6%
2024	57.21	444^th	1550	71.4%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Visions In Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	32.95	1562^nd	2369	34.1%
2021	72.61	137^th	721	81.0%
2022	64.27	633^rd	2458	74.2%
2023	55.76	859^th	2549	66.3%
2024	50.84	1012^th	2575	60.7%

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Rank History for middle school Homeless students at Visions In Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	29.30	246^th	321	23.4%
2024	50.23	150^th	394	61.9%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Visions In Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	36.25	1410^th	2380	40.8%
2021	64.16	227^th	738	69.2%
2022	63.88	742^nd	2509	70.4%
2023	55.93	920^th	2547	63.9%
2024	51.46	1021^st	2546	59.9%

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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Visions In Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	58.55	416^th	1491	72.1%
2021	61.10	81^st	354	77.1%
2022	65.05	336^th	1531	78.1%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Visions In Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	44.69	1168^th	2407	51.5%
2021	77.70	135^th	763	82.3%
2022	66.16	696^th	2527	72.5%
2023	58.55	851^st	2558	66.7%
2024	50.46	1058^th	2547	58.5%

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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Visions In Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	28.31	569^th	745	23.6%
2022	42.96	472^nd	733	35.6%
2023	19.26	596^th	718	17.0%
2024	13.74	643^rd	741	13.2%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Visions In Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	30.72	448^th	643	30.3%
2022	72.87	133^rd	637	79.1%
2023	59.11	206^th	614	66.4%
2024	47.54	290^th	626	53.7%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Visions In Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	43.64	1140^th	2213	48.5%
2022	71.69	461^st	2359	80.5%
2023	64.93	634^th	2391	73.5%
2024	62.14	682^nd	2383	71.4%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Visions In Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	24.19	1232^nd	1602	23.1%
2022	43.15	861^st	1555	44.6%
2023	44.12	846^th	1552	45.5%
2024	38.15	922^nd	1535	39.9%

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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 Visions In Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	37.20	1285^th	2133	39.8%
2021	52.61	572^nd	1290	55.7%
2022	51.08	905^th	2123	57.4%
2023	54.74	767^th	2348	67.3%
2024	49.67	867^th	2323	62.7%

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Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at Visions In Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	7.63	394^th	422	6.6%
2022	24.08	411^th	515	20.2%
2023	24.93	549^th	786	30.2%
2024	25.31	560^th	804	30.3%

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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Visions In Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	56.77	210^th	941	77.7%
2021	49.23	183^rd	467	60.8%
2022	73.69	87^th	1044	91.7%
2023	66.39	96^th	1323	92.7%
2024	62.30	135^th	1350	90.0%

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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Visions In Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	61.04	312^th	1547	79.8%
2024	54.91	410^th	1534	73.3%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Visions In Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	35.48	1247^th	1937	35.6%
2021	45.78	608^th	1126	46.0%
2022	47.48	908^th	1943	53.3%
2023	52.60	819^th	2247	63.6%
2024	51.57	818^th	2235	63.4%

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Rank History for high school Homeless students at Visions In Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	39.98	165^th	290	43.1%
2023	48.38	176^th	417	57.8%
2024	58.36	166^th	451	63.2%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Visions In Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	34.61	1179^th	1833	35.7%
2021	48.76	527^th	1054	50.0%
2022	48.97	845^th	1858	54.5%
2023	54.14	736^th	2118	65.3%
2024	49.83	829^th	2098	60.5%

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Rank History for high school Disabled students at Visions In Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	63.34	259^th	1117	76.8%
2021	39.18	301^st	555	45.8%
2022	47.85	444^th	1161	61.8%

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Rank History for high school Military Connected students at Visions In Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	58.07	88^th	234	62.4%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Visions In Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	34.99	1177^th	1880	37.4%
2021	48.24	535^th	1122	52.3%
2022	47.60	880^th	1916	54.1%
2023	51.89	764^th	2207	65.4%
2024	46.35	896^th	2172	58.7%

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Rank History for high school Asian students at Visions In Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	49.16	338^th	582	41.9%
2022	14.87	504^th	581	13.3%
2023	24.26	567^th	731	22.4%
2024	19.50	572^nd	712	19.7%

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Rank History for high school African American students at Visions In Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	28.99	414^th	592	30.1%
2022	53.77	190^th	522	63.6%
2023	46.77	325^th	720	54.9%
2024	42.10	367^th	721	49.1%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Visions In Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	34.21	1195^th	1814	34.1%
2022	48.95	852^nd	1861	54.2%
2023	54.79	719^th	2142	66.4%
2024	51.13	797^th	2125	62.5%

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Rank History for high school Native American students at Visions In Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	82.27	3^rd	33	90.9%
2024	83.80	3^rd	35	91.4%

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Rank History for high school Pacific Islander students at Visions In Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	60.58	12^th	35	65.7%
2024	54.04	15^th	35	57.1%

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Rank History for high school White students at Visions In Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	20.18	1004^th	1222	17.8%
2022	30.96	848^th	1204	29.6%
2023	40.28	749^th	1434	47.8%
2024	35.18	832^nd	1406	40.8%

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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 Visions In Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2019	3324	509	419	1304	88	42	403	0	6089
2020	3504	521	471	1496	63	48	529	2	6634
2021	3732	504	474	1688	58	46	680	7	7189
2022	3255	474	483	1659	53	39	715	19	6697
2023	2961	488	479	1737	52	39	798	37	6591

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Visions In Education

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	6089	209.3	29.0	49.5
2020	6634	n/a	n/a	49.2
2021	7189	255.2	28.1	49.2
2022	6697	252.5	26.5	50.7
2023	6591	254.6	25.8	54.9

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 Visions In Education

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	6089	209.3	29.0	49.5
2020	6634	n/a	n/a	49.2
2021	7189	255.2	28.1	49.2
2022	6697	252.5	26.5	50.7
2023	6591	254.6	25.8	54.9

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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