Serving 192 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Mandarin Language Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-79% (which was higher than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-79% (which was higher than the California state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
192 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)70-79%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)70-79%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
22%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
59%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% CA state average).
How many students attend Mandarin Language Academy?
192 students attend Mandarin Language Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Mandarin Language Academy students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mandarin Language Academy?
Mandarin Language Academy has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mandarin Language Academy offer ?
Mandarin Language Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Mandarin Language Academy part of?
Mandarin Language Academy is part of Lakeside Union Elementary School District.
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