Serving 125 students in grades 5-12, Teel School In Empire 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 125 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Teel School In Empire ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Teel School In Empire's student population of 125 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
125 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Teel School In Empire 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 Teel School In Empire is 0.47, 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
#7855 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
69%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
24%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Golden Eagles
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Teel School In Empire's ranking?
Teel School In Empire is ranked #7855 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Teel School In Empire?
The graduation rate of Teel School In Empire is 70-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Teel School In Empire?
125 students attend Teel School In Empire.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Teel School In Empire students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Teel School In Empire?
Teel School In Empire has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Teel School In Empire offer ?
Teel School In Empire offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Teel School In Empire part of?
Teel School In Empire is part of Stanislaus County Office Of Education School District.
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