Pacific American Academy serves 159 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-39% (which was lower than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the California state average of 57%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
159 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)30-39%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)11-19%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
54%
56%
Black
28%
5%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
6%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% CA state average).
How many students attend Pacific American Academy?
159 students attend Pacific American Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Pacific American Academy students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hawaiian, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pacific American Academy?
Pacific American Academy has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pacific American Academy offer ?
Pacific American Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Pacific American Academy part of?
Pacific American Academy is part of San Diego Unified School District.
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