Roberts Ferry Charter School Academy

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Roberts Ferry Charter School Academy ranks 1728 th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Roberts Ferry Charter School Academy is a public charter elementary school serving grades K-8 in Waterford, California, with a total enrollment of 171 students. This school consistently outperforms the state average in academic assessments, particularly in English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics.

Roberts Ferry Charter School Academy's academic performance is a standout, with proficiency rates in ELA/Literacy ranging from 29.63% to 66.67% across grade levels, compared to the state average of 42.8% to 47.37%. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates range from 16.67% to 55.56%, outpacing the state average of 31.57% to 45.64%. The school's Science (CAST) performance is also above the state average, with proficiency rates ranging from 26.32% to 48.15%. Compared to nearby schools like Denair Elementary Charter Academy and Hickman Elementary, Roberts Ferry Charter School Academy demonstrates stronger academic performance, particularly in Mathematics and Science.

While the school has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 53.8% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, its ranking for low socioeconomic status students has fluctuated from a 5-star rating in 2022-2023 to a 3-star rating in 2023-2024. Additionally, the school has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, from 3.3% in 2020-2021 to 11.0% in 2022-2023, which is an area that warrants further investigation. Overall, Roberts Ferry Charter School Academy is a strong-performing school within the Roberts Ferry Union Elementary district, offering a quality education to its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

101 Roberts Ferry Rd.
Waterford, CA 95386-9512

(209) 874-2331

District: Roberts Ferry Union Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
1728^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,003

Student/teacher ratio: 20.9

Number of students: 167

Racial breakdown:

White:

50.3%

Hispanic:

40.7%

Two or more races:

7.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Roberts Ferry Charter School Academy ranks better than 70.5% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.95. (See more...)

Compare Details Roberts Ferry Charter School Academy ranks better than 66% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.53. (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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (50.3%), Hispanic (40.7%), two or more races (7.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 46.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Roberts Ferry Charter School Academy is 20.9. (See more...)

Compare Roberts Ferry Charter School Academy employs 7.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Roberts Ferry Charter School Academy is $12,003.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Roberts Ferry Charter School Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Roberts Ferry Charter School Academy 1728^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Roberts Ferry Charter School Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Roberts Ferry Charter School Academy 944^th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Roberts Ferry Charter School Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Rank History for Roberts Ferry Charter School Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Roberts Ferry Charter School Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	64.51	1821^st	5874	69.0%
2024	66.95	1728^th	5862	70.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Roberts Ferry Charter School Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	93.03	265^th	5374	95.1%
2024	54.03	2111^th	5511	61.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Roberts Ferry Charter School Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	54.67	2180^th	5617	61.2%
2024	68.25	1557^th	5605	72.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Roberts Ferry Charter School Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	57.72	2073^rd	5636	63.2%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Roberts Ferry Charter School Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	57.46	1211^th	2662	54.5%
2024	52.07	1348^th	2647	49.1%

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

Rank History for Roberts Ferry Charter School Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Roberts Ferry Charter School Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2015	20.11	2020^th	2477	18.4%
2016	36.31	1454^th	2497	41.8%
2017	42.57	1320^th	2508	47.4%
2018	47.98	1137^th	2480	54.2%
2021	65.87	259^th	894	71.0%
2022	63.16	824^th	2740	69.9%
2023	58.44	947^th	2802	66.2%
2024	57.53	944^th	2777	66.0%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Roberts Ferry Charter School Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	32.16	1686^th	2575	34.5%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Roberts Ferry Charter School Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	28.75	1573^rd	2262	30.5%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Roberts Ferry Charter School Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	66.79	693^rd	2547	72.8%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Roberts Ferry Charter School Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	50.25	986^th	2383	58.6%

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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 Roberts Ferry Charter School Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2011	30	0	0	11	1	42
2012	24	0	0	9	1	34
2013	20	0	0	8	0	28
2014	15	0	0	5	0	20
2015	9	0	0	5	0	14
2016	22	0	0	14	5	41
2017	27	1	1	10	4	43
2018	28	0	0	17	5	50
2019	22	0	0	21	5	48
2020	18	0	0	20	7	45
2021	20	0	0	23	11	54
2022	16	0	0	25	5	46
2023	91	0	0	64	16	171
2024	84	2	0	68	13	167

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 Roberts Ferry Charter School Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	42	n/a	n/a	0
2012	34	1.4	24.2	91.2
2013	28	1.4	20.0	53.6
2014	20	0.7	28.5	45
2015	14	1.0	14.0	28.6
2016	41	3.0	13.6	51.2
2017	43	3.0	14.3	67.4
2018	50	3.0	16.6	64
2019	48	3.0	16.0	66.7
2020	45	n/a	n/a	66.7
2021	54	3.0	18.0	64.8
2022	46	3.0	15.3	54.3
2023	171	7.9	21.4	53.8
2024	167	7.9	20.9	46.7

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 Roberts Ferry Charter School Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	42	n/a	n/a	0
2012	34	1.4	24.2	91.2
2013	28	1.4	20.0	53.6
2014	20	0.7	28.5	45
2015	14	1.0	14.0	28.6
2016	41	3.0	13.6	51.2
2017	43	3.0	14.3	67.4
2018	50	3.0	16.6	64
2019	48	3.0	16.0	66.7
2020	45	n/a	n/a	66.7
2021	54	3.0	18.0	64.8
2022	46	3.0	15.3	54.3
2023	171	7.9	21.4	53.8
2024	167	7.9	20.9	46.7

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

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Year	Completely Immunized	Religious Exemption	Medical Exemption	Conditional	Polio	Hepatitis B	Varicella	DTP	MMR
2013	91.0%	9.0%	0.0%	0.0%	91.0%	91.0%	91.0%	91.0%	91.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Roberts Ferry Charter School Academy

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$12,003

Data source: California Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Roberts Ferry Charter School Academy

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	48	171	256.3%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	21	64	204.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	22	91	313.6%
Two or More Races	5	16	220%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	66.7%	53.8%	12.9%

Schools Near Roberts Ferry Charter School Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts (2024)				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	CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts 3rd Grade	CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts 4th Grade	CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts 5th Grade	CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts End of Course	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
Roberts Ferry Union Elementary	Public	K-8	101 Roberts Ferry Rd.	Waterford	95386	Stanislaus County	Roberts Ferry Union Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 874-2331	24	1	24.0	50.0%	16 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (20.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (12.5%)								(n/a)																						83.3	91.7	87.5	83.3	87.5	91.7	$12,003
Roberts Ferry Charter School Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	101 Roberts Ferry Rd.	Waterford	95386	Stanislaus County	Roberts Ferry Union Elementary	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 874-2331	167	8	20.9	46.7%	84 (50.3%)	2 (1.2%)	68 (40.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (7.8%)	67	1728^th of 5862 public elementary schools	70.5%		64.5	1821^st of 5874 public elementary schools	69.0%	93					48.2	26.3	39.1	29.6	56.5	66.7	61.1	58.3	42.1	51.6	37.0	47.8	55.6	50.0	16.7	26.3	41.3							$12,003
Hickman Elementary	Public, Charter	K-5	13306 Fourth St. Area A	Hickman	95323	Stanislaus County	Hickman Community Charter	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 874-1816	322	13	24.7	44.4%	175 (54.3%)	0 (0.0%)	125 (38.8%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.9%)	68.5	1656^th of 5862 public elementary schools	71.8%		66.1	1756^th of 5874 public elementary schools	70.1%	100					31.5		31.5	63.3	49.0	57.4				56.6	61.2	42.9	51.9				52.0							$9,223
Hickman Charter	Public, Charter	K-8	13306 Fourth St.	Hickman	95323	Stanislaus County	Hickman Community Charter	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 874-9070	579	24	23.6	42.1%	356 (61.5%)	13 (2.2%)	147 (25.4%)	15 (2.6%)	7 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	39 (6.7%)	33	3679^th of 5862 public elementary schools	37.2%		39.3	3184^th of 5874 public elementary schools	45.8%	495					40.0	37.5	38.9	37.0	35.1	45.1	34.9	62.0	61.5	44.5	37.7	14.0	12.0	10.6	38.0	35.0	23.4	63.1	67.9	73.8	64.3	67.9	65.5	$8,557
Richard M. Moon Primary	Public	K-3	319 North Reinway Ave.	Waterford	95386	Stanislaus County	Waterford Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 847-2371	506	23	22.0	90.5%	106 (20.9%)	5 (1.0%)	357 (70.6%)	11 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.4%)	19 (3.8%)								(n/a)								35.2						35.2	41.7						41.7	95.1	97.2		97.2	95.1	97.2	$11,178
Gratton Elementary	Public	K-8	4500 South Gratton Rd.	Denair	95316	Stanislaus County	Gratton Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 632-0505	22	4	5.3	31.8%	18 (81.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (13.6%)	1 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																												$13,339
Gratton Charter	Public, Charter	K-8	4500 South Gratton Rd.	Denair	95316	Stanislaus County	Gratton Elementary	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 632-0505	117	6	18.9	20.5%	84 (71.8%)	1 (0.9%)	28 (23.9%)	3 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	81.2	1102^nd of 5862 public elementary schools	81.2%		88.2	811^th of 5874 public elementary schools	86.2%	291					60.0	75.0	66.7	42.9	83.3	86.7	66.7	18.2	75.0	63.2	35.7	58.3	73.3	66.7	54.6	50.0	56.6							$13,339
Denair Elementary	Public	K-5	3773 Madera Ave.	Denair	95316	Stanislaus County	Denair Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 632-8887	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)																												$9,395
Denair Elementary Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	3773 Madera Ave.	Denair	95316	Stanislaus County	Denair Unified	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 632-8887	564	30	18.8	68.4%	212 (37.6%)	3 (0.5%)	319 (56.6%)	4 (0.7%)	5 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	19 (3.4%)	21.6	4704^th of 5862 public elementary schools	19.8%		19.4	4926^th of 5874 public elementary schools	16.1%	222	3.1	0.0	7.1	3.3	22.2		22.2	27.2	22.8	33.3				27.7	23.9	17.4	15.6				19.0	94.3	98.1			97.1		$9,395
Snelling-Merced Falls Elementary	Public	K-8	16099 North Highway 59	Snelling	95369	Merced County	Snelling-Merced Falls Union Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 563-6414	56	5	11.2	87.5%	28 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (44.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.4%)								(n/a)							27.3							48.6							29.4

Frequently Asked Questions about Roberts Ferry Charter School Academy

Is Roberts Ferry Charter School Academy a good school?

Roberts Ferry Charter School Academy ranks 1728^th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Roberts Ferry Charter School Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 167 students attended Roberts Ferry Charter School Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Roberts Ferry Charter School Academy?

Students at Roberts Ferry Charter School Academy are 50% White, 41% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What district is Roberts Ferry Charter School Academy in?

Roberts Ferry Union Elementary

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