Serving 498 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter/placer Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 56% (which was higher than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 68% (which was higher than the California state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 33:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
498 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)56%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)68%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
33:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
9%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
81%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
How many students attend Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter/placer Academy?
498 students attend Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter/placer Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter/placer Academy students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter/placer Academy?
Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter/placer Academy has a student ration of 33:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter/placer Academy offer ?
Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter/placer Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter/placer Academy part of?
Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter/placer Academy is part of Newcastle Elementary School District.
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