Serving 179 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Hearthstone 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 is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 179 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hearthstone ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hearthstone's student population of 179 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
179 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Hearthstone ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hearthstone is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6448 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
21:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
22%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
60%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hearthstone's ranking?
Hearthstone is ranked #6448 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Hearthstone often compared to?
Hearthstoneis often viewed alongside schools like Ipakanni Early College Charter, Ishi Hills Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hearthstone?
The graduation rate of Hearthstone is 80%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Hearthstone?
179 students attend Hearthstone.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Hearthstone students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hearthstone?
Hearthstone has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hearthstone offer ?
Hearthstone offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Hearthstone part of?
Hearthstone is part of Butte County Office Of Education School District.
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