EPIC Academy

Summary:

EPIC Academy is a high-performing public charter elementary school serving grades K-8 in Lathrop, CA, with 458 students and consistently strong academic rankings.

EPIC Academy significantly outperforms the state average on standardized tests, with 80.5% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and 72.08% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 47.04% and 35.54%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly strong for certain student subgroups, such as male students and low socioeconomic status students, who rank among the top California elementary schools. EPIC Academy also has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 16.7% and a lower percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients (30.79%) compared to nearby schools.

EPIC Academy's academic excellence is further highlighted by its proximity to other high-performing public charter schools, such as River Islands Technology Academy II and NextGeneration STEAM Academy. Additionally, EPIC Academy significantly outperforms the nearby public schools in the Manteca Unified School District, which are all rated 1 or 2 stars by SchoolDigger. This consistent high performance over time demonstrates EPIC Academy's commitment to providing an exceptional educational experience for its students.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

2760 Penrose Ln.
Lathrop, CA 95330

(209) 717-6700

District: EPIC Academy District

SchoolDigger Rank:
493^rd of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 26.2

Number of students: 805

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

67.2%

Hispanic:

14.0%

White:

5.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 25.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details EPIC Academy ranks better than 91.6% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.24. (See more...)

Compare Details EPIC Academy ranks better than 97.4% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.6. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

EPIC Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks EPIC Academy 493^rd of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See EPIC Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks EPIC Academy 71^st of 2777 California public middle schools. (See EPIC Academy in the ranking list.)

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EPIC Academy District:

SchoolDigger ranks EPIC Academy District 52^nd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for EPIC Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at EPIC Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	91.77	587^th	5874	90.0%
2024	93.24	493^rd	5862	91.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at EPIC Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	86.95	495^th	5374	90.8%
2024	93.63	291^st	5511	94.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at EPIC Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	90.88	573^rd	5617	89.8%
2024	88.73	682^nd	5605	87.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at EPIC Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	89.94	619^th	5650	89.0%
2024	94.65	308^th	5636	94.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at EPIC Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	74.87	276^th	1190	76.8%
2024	72.82	347^th	1203	71.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at EPIC Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	72.58	1049^th	5098	79.4%
2024	62.46	1542^nd	5102	69.8%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at EPIC Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	98.01	54^th	2802	98.1%
2024	97.60	71^st	2777	97.4%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at EPIC Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	97.53	43^rd	2549	98.3%
2024	97.50	53^rd	2575	97.9%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at EPIC Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	98.17	33^rd	2547	98.7%
2024	96.62	78^th	2546	96.9%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at EPIC Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	94.94	137^th	2558	94.6%
2024	97.67	54^th	2547	97.9%

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Rank History for middle school Asian students at EPIC Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	87.58	21^st	718	97.1%
2024	85.71	35^th	741	95.3%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at EPIC Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	83.80	241^st	2383	89.9%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for EPIC Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2023	37	13	273	90	19	4	22	0	458
2024	40	31	541	113	36	7	37	0	805

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at EPIC Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	458	22.0	20.7	30.8
2024	805	30.7	26.2	25.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio EPIC Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	458	22.0	20.7	30.8
2024	805	30.7	26.2	25.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Schools Near EPIC Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)			Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)							Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)							% Completely Immunized (2022)	% Polio (2022)	% Hepatitis B (2022)	% Varicella (2022)	% DTP (2022)	% MMR (2022)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% DTP KG	% MMR KG	Total
EPIC Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	2760 Penrose Ln.	Lathrop	95330	San Joaquin County	EPIC Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 717-6700	805	31	26.2	25.3%	40 (5.0%)	31 (3.9%)	113 (14.0%)	541 (67.2%)	36 (4.5%)	7 (0.9%)	37 (4.6%)	93.2	493^rd of 5862 public elementary schools	91.6%		91.8	587^th of 5874 public elementary schools	90.0%	94	56.2	70.3	62.1	70.0	85.2	77.5	80.6	89.2	84.4	80.5	70.0	81.8	61.8	64.8	78.4	81.3	72.1
River Islands Technology Academy II	Public, Charter	K-8	1175 Marina Dr.	Lathrop	95330	San Joaquin County	River Islands Technology Academy II District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 229-4700	975	39	24.9	34.8%	133 (13.6%)	53 (5.4%)	343 (35.2%)	354 (36.3%)	5 (0.5%)	5 (0.5%)	82 (8.4%)	74.1	1401^st of 5862 public elementary schools	76.1%		75.9	1333^rd of 5874 public elementary schools	77.3%	68	48.2	33.9	41.0	59.5	32.8	71.4	69.4	65.0	66.1	60.5	54.8	38.5	58.9	65.6	52.1	54.8	54.1
NextGeneration STEAM Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	18001 Commercial St.	Lathrop	95330	San Joaquin County	NextGeneration STEAM Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 229-4736	726	30	24.3	47.5%	87 (12.0%)	54 (7.4%)	222 (30.6%)	306 (42.1%)	5 (0.7%)	4 (0.6%)	48 (6.6%)	68.1	1679^th of 5862 public elementary schools	71.4%		59.3	2086^th of 5874 public elementary schools	64.5%	407	36.1	21.2	28.1	46.3	50.0	59.3	59.0	60.2	59.6	55.9	56.6	42.4	45.4	50.0	44.3	38.4	46.0
Mossdale Elementary	Public	K-8	455 Brookhurst Blvd.	Lathrop	95330	San Joaquin County	Manteca Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 938-6285	1,064	39	27.4	59.3%	97 (9.1%)	96 (9.0%)	459 (43.1%)	329 (30.9%)	3 (0.3%)	19 (1.8%)	60 (5.6%)	36.9	3372^nd of 5862 public elementary schools	42.5%		41.8	3019^th of 5874 public elementary schools	48.6%	353	22.6	20.3	21.3	33.6	44.8	43.1	34.4	53.9	44.4	42.8	35.7	29.4	24.5	24.0	31.6	21.8	28.1							$4,849
Lathrop Elementary	Public	K-8	15851 South Fifth St.	Lathrop	95330	San Joaquin County	Manteca Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 858-7250	935	38	24.6	73.8%	75 (8.0%)	28 (3.0%)	703 (75.2%)	91 (9.7%)	3 (0.3%)	5 (0.5%)	30 (3.2%)	16.3	5189^th of 5862 public elementary schools	11.5%		16.4	5200^th of 5874 public elementary schools	11.5%	11	13.1	13.9	13.5	17.8	21.4	19.2	28.3	38.6	46.5	29.0	13.3	30.3	10.2	12.0	14.9	18.8	16.5	92.6	95.0	98.4	97.5	92.6	93.4	$5,824
Banta Charter	Public, Charter	K-8	22345 El Rancho Rd.	Tracy	95304	San Joaquin County	Banta Charter District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 229-4650	70	3	23.4	78.6%	15 (21.4%)	1 (1.4%)	53 (75.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)								(n/a)										14.3							25.0
Banta Elementary	Public	K-8	22345 El Rancho Rd.	Tracy	95304	San Joaquin County	Banta Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 229-4650	168	10	16.6	75.0%	33 (19.6%)	3 (1.8%)	116 (69.0%)	11 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.0%)	15.2	5281^st of 5862 public elementary schools	9.9%		12.4	5537^th of 5874 public elementary schools	5.7%	256	16.7	12.5	14.3	27.8	16.7	16.7	15.8	13.6	16.7	17.7	33.3	16.7	5.6	5.3	9.1	4.2	11.8	90.5			92.9
Joseph Widmer Junior Elementary	Public	K-8	751 Stonebridge Ln.	Lathrop	95330	San Joaquin County	Manteca Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 938-6340	911	35	25.9	59.7%	82 (9.0%)	49 (5.4%)	450 (49.4%)	275 (30.2%)	4 (0.4%)	11 (1.2%)	40 (4.4%)	20.3	4819^th of 5862 public elementary schools	17.8%		18.7	4985^th of 5874 public elementary schools	15.1%	166	21.4	23.3	22.5	26.2	24.5	29.8	24.2	44.0	39.8	31.5	24.3	17.7	9.5	20.0	20.8	20.4	19.1	97.2				97.2		$5,072
Stella Brockman Elementary	Public	K-8	763 Silverado Dr.	Manteca	95337	San Joaquin County	Manteca Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 858-7200	808	32	25.3	68.8%	141 (17.5%)	25 (3.1%)	433 (53.6%)	150 (18.6%)	6 (0.7%)	11 (1.4%)	42 (5.2%)	29.4	3970^th of 5862 public elementary schools	32.3%		28.2	4056^th of 5874 public elementary schools	30.9%	86	10.1	8.5	9.2	33.3	43.1	22.9	37.3	38.5	25.5	33.3	29.3	33.3	10.0	26.5	19.8	11.6	21.2	93.8				95.1		$5,740
George McParland Elementary	Public	K-8	1601 Northgate Dr.	Manteca	95336	San Joaquin County	Manteca Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 858-7290	1,196	45	26.4	59.0%	384 (32.1%)	24 (2.0%)	624 (52.2%)	99 (8.3%)	1 (0.1%)	7 (0.6%)	57 (4.8%)	35.8	3451^st of 5862 public elementary schools	41.1%		40.8	3082^nd of 5874 public elementary schools	47.5%	369	29.7	29.8	29.7	31.8	28.8	46.5	37.0	41.9	60.3	41.1	36.4	19.7	24.2	29.9	19.5	53.3	30.8	97.0	97.0		98.0	97.0	98.0	$5,263

Frequently Asked Questions about EPIC Academy

How many students attend EPIC Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 805 students attended EPIC Academy.

What district is EPIC Academy in?

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Is EPIC Academy a good school?

Yes. EPIC Academy ranks in the top 8.4% of California elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of EPIC Academy?

Students at EPIC Academy are 67% Asian, 14% Hispanic, 5% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% American Indian, 4% African American.

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