Serving 210 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Garvey/allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy For Stem 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 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 210 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Garvey/allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy For Stem ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Garvey/allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy For Stem's student population of 210 students has grown by 72% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 80% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
210 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Garvey/allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy For Stem 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 Garvey/allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy For Stem is 0.50, 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
#5571 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
21%
56%
Black
67%
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
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 is Garvey/allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy For Stem's ranking?
Garvey/allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy For Stem is ranked #5571 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Garvey/allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy For Stem?
210 students attend Garvey/allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy For Stem.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Garvey/allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy For Stem students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Garvey/allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy For Stem?
Garvey/allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy For Stem has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Garvey/allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy For Stem offer ?
Garvey/allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy For Stem offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Garvey/allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy For Stem part of?
Garvey/allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy For Stem is part of Garvey/Allen Visual & Perf Arts Acad For STEM School District.
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