Gordon Kiefer Independent Study serves 87 students in grades 1-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the California state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the California state average of 56%).
Minority enrollment was 42% 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 1-12
Total Students
87 students
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)40-59%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)40-59%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
30%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
58%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)80-89%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gordon Kiefer Independent Study?
The graduation rate of Gordon Kiefer Independent Study is 80-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 83%.
How many students attend Gordon Kiefer Independent Study?
87 students attend Gordon Kiefer Independent Study.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Gordon Kiefer Independent Study students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Gordon Kiefer Independent Study offer ?
Gordon Kiefer Independent Study offers enrollment in grades 1-12
What school district is Gordon Kiefer Independent Study part of?
Gordon Kiefer Independent Study is part of Lake Elsinore Unified School District.
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