Hallmark Academy

Summary:

Hallmark Academy is an alternative public virtual school located in Sanger, CA, serving grades KG-12 with a total enrollment of 412 students. The school is part of the Sanger Unified School District, which is ranked 639 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hallmark Academy's performance is mixed compared to the surrounding schools. While it has higher graduation rates and lower dropout rates than some alternative schools like J.E. Young Academic Center and Mountain View (Alternative), its test scores and chronic absenteeism are areas of concern. The school's high percentage of students receiving free/reduced-price lunch, ranging from 67.48% to 71.43%, suggests a socioeconomically disadvantaged student population, which may contribute to the challenges the school faces.

The variability in Hallmark Academy's key metrics, such as graduation rates, dropout rates, and chronic absenteeism, indicates that the school may be experiencing instability or inconsistency in its educational practices and support systems. The nearby alternative schools also struggle with low test scores, high dropout rates, and high chronic absenteeism, suggesting that the challenges faced by alternative schools in the region may be systemic. Addressing these issues may require a comprehensive approach that considers the school's unique context and the broader challenges faced by alternative schools in the Sanger Unified School District.


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Public, Virtual, Alternative K-12

 2445 9th St.
       Sanger, CA  93657-2780


(559) 524-7190

District: Sanger Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2779th of 5,862 California Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,594 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  19.2 Help
Number of students:  412

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
72.3%
White:
12.6%
Asian:
8.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hallmark Academy ranks better than 52.6% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.23. (See more...)
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Compare Details Hallmark Academy ranks better than 53.1% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.27. (See more...)
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Compare Details Hallmark Academy ranks better than 59.5% of high schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.98. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Hallmark Academy freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (72.3%), White (12.6%), Asian (8.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 67.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hallmark Academy is 19.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hallmark Academy is $13,594.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hallmark Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Hallmark Academy 2779th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Hallmark Academy in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Hallmark Academy 1302nd of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Hallmark Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Hallmark Academy 940th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Hallmark Academy in the ranking list.)

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Sanger Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Sanger Unified 639th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hallmark Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Hallmark Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 17.64 5091st 5883 13.5%
2023 21.75 4685th 5874 20.2%
2024 46.23 2779th 5862 52.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Hallmark Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 18.23 4769th 5264 9.4%
2023 19.73 4723rd 5374 12.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Hallmark Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 24.72 4244th 5635 24.7%
2023 21.16 4595th 5617 18.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Hallmark Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 13.16 5361st 5663 5.3%
2023 24.28 4324th 5650 23.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Hallmark Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 24.74 4139th 5084 18.6%
2023 20.74 4436th 5098 13.0%
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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 Hallmark Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 3.81 1996th 1999 0.2%
2010 5.24 2115th 2179 2.9%
2011 5.81 2160th 2236 3.4%
2022 37.13 1555th 2740 43.2%
2023 50.21 1163rd 2802 58.5%
2024 45.27 1302nd 2777 53.1%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Hallmark Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 38.19 1399th 2458 43.1%
2023 52.14 956th 2549 62.5%
2024 36.01 1529th 2575 40.6%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Hallmark Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 56.37 903rd 2509 64.0%
2023 47.31 1119th 2547 56.1%
2024 39.78 1343rd 2546 47.3%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Hallmark Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 23.35 1923rd 2527 23.9%
2023 52.54 990th 2558 61.3%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Hallmark Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 44.77 1139th 2359 51.7%
2023 53.82 876th 2391 63.4%
2024 31.92 1570th 2383 34.1%
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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 Hallmark Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 14.57 1486th 1653 10.1%
2005 21.37 1345th 1901 29.2%
2006 13.11 1709th 1968 13.2%
2007 19.08 1543rd 2063 25.2%
2008 27.22 1247th 2117 41.1%
2009 19.74 1821st 2238 18.6%
2010 19.13 1652nd 2281 27.6%
2011 18.85 1673rd 2367 29.3%
2012 12.28 1926th 2354 18.2%
2013 15.84 1842nd 2426 24.1%
2015 9.37 1882nd 1994 5.6%
2016 17.01 1569th 2039 23.1%
2017 12.02 1706th 2021 15.6%
2018 9.68 1910th 2017 5.3%
2019 16.01 1731st 2133 18.8%
2021 14.05 1091st 1290 15.4%
2022 25.01 1532nd 2123 27.8%
2023 39.53 1159th 2348 50.6%
2024 46.98 940th 2323 59.5%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Hallmark Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.12 1295th 1323 2.1%
2024 14.96 1328th 1350 1.6%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Hallmark Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.25 1733rd 1862 6.9%
2019 16.08 1600th 1937 17.4%
2022 26.67 1420th 1943 26.9%
2023 38.08 1185th 2247 47.3%
2024 41.23 1108th 2235 50.4%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Hallmark Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.28 1607th 1760 8.7%
2019 11.69 1605th 1833 12.4%
2022 18.90 1517th 1858 18.4%
2023 38.60 1126th 2118 46.8%
2024 50.79 810th 2098 61.4%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Hallmark Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.74 1827th 1834 0.4%
2019 16.22 1523rd 1880 19.0%
2021 12.29 989th 1122 11.9%
2022 30.95 1267th 1916 33.9%
2023 37.41 1121st 2207 49.2%
2024 39.51 1066th 2172 50.9%
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Rank History for high school Asian students at Hallmark Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 10.33 666th 731 8.9%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Hallmark Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.58 1628th 1742 6.5%
2019 17.57 1454th 1814 19.8%
2022 23.83 1418th 1861 23.8%
2023 36.30 1216th 2142 43.2%
2024 43.32 1020th 2125 52.0%
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Rank History for high school White students at Hallmark Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.16 688th 1434 52.0%
2024 64.43 384th 1406 72.7%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Hallmark Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 35 0 0 111 0 n/a n/a 0 146
1992 20 0 4 131 0 n/a n/a 0 155
1993 15 0 2 111 0 n/a n/a 0 128
1994 36 2 2 161 0 n/a n/a 0 201
1995 25 0 3 147 1 n/a n/a 0 176
1996 25 0 3 147 1 n/a n/a 0 176
1997 20 0 1 94 1 n/a n/a 0 116
1998 20 0 0 103 0 n/a n/a 0 123
1999 12 0 1 87 0 n/a n/a 0 100
2000 15 0 5 95 0 n/a n/a 0 115
2001 10 0 1 48 0 n/a n/a 0 59
2002 10 0 1 59 2 n/a n/a 0 72
2003 10 0 1 59 2 n/a n/a 0 72
2004 21 0 2 70 0 n/a n/a 0 93
2005 16 0 1 98 0 n/a n/a 0 115
2006 18 0 6 111 1 n/a n/a 0 136
2007 8 0 3 74 1 n/a n/a 0 86
2008 10 n/a 3 43 n/a n/a n/a 0 56
2009 9 0 1 52 1 2 1 0 66
2010 2 0 3 44 2 0 1 0 52
2011 9 1 2 69 2 0 1 0 84
2012 23 3 2 106 0 0 1 0 135
2013 21 2 5 118 1 0 1 0 148
2014 16 1 3 120 0 0 1 0 141
2015 11 0 0 98 0 0 1 0 110
2016 13 0 1 92 0 0 0 0 106
2017 9 1 0 70 0 0 1 0 81
2018 10 2 1 70 0 0 2 0 85
2019 3 0 0 60 0 0 0 0 63
2020 6 2 0 48 0 0 1 0 57
2021 30 2 15 95 0 0 3 0 145
2022 37 8 83 331 1 2 21 0 483
2023 52 8 35 298 0 1 18 0 412

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hallmark Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 146 4.8 30.4 n/a
1992 155 4.9 31.6 n/a
1993 128 4.3 29.8 0
1994 201 5.8 34.7 0
1995 176 5.7 30.9 0
1996 176 5.7 30.9 0
1997 116 4.4 26.4 0
1998 123 5.3 23.2 4.1
1999 100 4.5 22.2 0
2000 115 3.9 29.5 11.3
2001 59 3.1 19.0 57.6
2002 72 3.4 21.2 95.8
2003 72 3.4 21.2 95.8
2004 93 6.0 15.5 76.3
2005 115 2.8 41.1 87
2006 136 4.2 32.4 72.8
2007 86 1.2 71.7 77.9
2008 56 0.6 93.3 75
2009 66 1.4 44.0 54.5
2010 52 5.0 10.4 65.4
2011 84 n/a n/a 51.2
2012 135 3.1 43.5 n/a
2013 148 3.6 41.1 55.4
2014 141 3.6 39.1 72.3
2015 110 3.0 36.6 75.5
2016 106 2.0 53.0 77.4
2017 81 1.6 50.6 82.7
2018 85 3.3 25.7 81.2
2019 63 3.5 17.7 77.8
2020 57 n/a n/a 70.2
2021 145 4.2 34.5 71
2022 483 12.7 37.9 71.4
2023 412 21.3 19.2 67.5

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 Hallmark Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 146 4.8 30.4 n/a
1992 155 4.9 31.6 n/a
1993 128 4.3 29.8 0
1994 201 5.8 34.7 0
1995 176 5.7 30.9 0
1996 176 5.7 30.9 0
1997 116 4.4 26.4 0
1998 123 5.3 23.2 4.1
1999 100 4.5 22.2 0
2000 115 3.9 29.5 11.3
2001 59 3.1 19.0 57.6
2002 72 3.4 21.2 95.8
2003 72 3.4 21.2 95.8
2004 93 6.0 15.5 76.3
2005 115 2.8 41.1 87
2006 136 4.2 32.4 72.8
2007 86 1.2 71.7 77.9
2008 56 0.6 93.3 75
2009 66 1.4 44.0 54.5
2010 52 5.0 10.4 65.4
2011 84 n/a n/a 51.2
2012 135 3.1 43.5 n/a
2013 148 3.6 41.1 55.4
2014 141 3.6 39.1 72.3
2015 110 3.0 36.6 75.5
2016 106 2.0 53.0 77.4
2017 81 1.6 50.6 82.7
2018 85 3.3 25.7 81.2
2019 63 3.5 17.7 77.8
2020 57 n/a n/a 70.2
2021 145 4.2 34.5 71
2022 483 12.7 37.9 71.4
2023 412 21.3 19.2 67.5

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedMedical ExemptionConditionalDTP
202290.0%0.0%10.0%93.3%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hallmark Academy

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $13,594

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hallmark Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1731st of 2133 High schoolsRanks 1159th of 2348 High schools
 31.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Hallmark Academy)24.155.2
 31%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sanger Unified)63.760.3
 3.4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Hallmark Academy)019.6
 19.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Sanger Unified)36.727.9
 8.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students63412
 554%
African American08
American Indian00
Asian035
Hispanic60298
 396.7%
Pacific Islander01
White352
 1633.3%
Two or More Races018
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients77.8%67.5%
 10.3%


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Hallmark Academy ranks 2779th of 5862 California alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 412 students attended Hallmark Academy.

Students at Hallmark Academy are 72% Hispanic, 13% White, 8% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.


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