Serving 52 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Exeter Independent Study (Alternative) 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 52 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Exeter Independent Study (Alternative) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Exeter Independent Study (Alternative)'s student population of 52 students has grown by 57% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
52 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Exeter Independent Study (Alternative) 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 Exeter Independent Study (Alternative) is 0.52, 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
#8189 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
58%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
38%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Exeter Independent Study (Alternative)'s ranking?
Exeter Independent Study (Alternative) is ranked #8189 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Exeter Independent Study (Alternative)?
The graduation rate of Exeter Independent Study (Alternative) is 80%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Exeter Independent Study (Alternative)?
52 students attend Exeter Independent Study (Alternative).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Exeter Independent Study (Alternative) students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Exeter Independent Study (Alternative)?
Exeter Independent Study (Alternative) has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Exeter Independent Study (Alternative) offer ?
Exeter Independent Study (Alternative) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Exeter Independent Study (Alternative) part of?
Exeter Independent Study (Alternative) is part of Exeter Unified School District.
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