Serving 41 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Paso Robles Independent Study Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 41 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Paso Robles Independent Study Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Paso Robles Independent Study Center's student population of 41 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
41 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Paso Robles Independent Study Center ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paso Robles Independent Study Center is 0.57, 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
#4020 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)20-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
51%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
42%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paso Robles Independent Study Center's ranking?
Paso Robles Independent Study Center is ranked #4020 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Paso Robles Independent Study Center?
41 students attend Paso Robles Independent Study Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Paso Robles Independent Study Center students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paso Robles Independent Study Center?
Paso Robles Independent Study Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Paso Robles Independent Study Center offer ?
Paso Robles Independent Study Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Paso Robles Independent Study Center part of?
Paso Robles Independent Study Center is part of Paso Robles Joint Unified School District.
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