Innovations Academy

Summary:

Innovations Academy is a high-performing public charter elementary school serving grades K-8 in San Diego, California, with a diverse student population. The school has consistently been ranked among the top elementary schools in the state, maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years.

Innovations Academy's academic performance is particularly impressive, with students significantly outperforming the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school's proficiency rates are especially strong in certain grade levels, such as 5th grade ELA and 8th grade Mathematics. Additionally, Innovations Academy excels in supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups, ranking in the top 5% of California elementary schools for its performance with Hispanic students and students with disabilities.

When compared to the nearby public schools in the San Diego Unified School District, Innovations Academy stands out as a high-performing institution. The school's academic performance, particularly in ELA and Mathematics, exceeds that of the surrounding schools, which generally have lower proficiency rates. While Innovations Academy's overall performance is impressive, there may be opportunities to further enhance student outcomes, particularly in areas where the school's proficiency rates, though strong, are still below 100%.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 5454 Ruffin Rd.
       San Diego, CA  92123-1313


(858) 271-1414

District: Innovations Academy District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1116th of 5,874 California Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  57.1 Help
Number of students:  467

Racial breakdown:

White:
49.3%
Hispanic:
23.1%
Two or more races:
16.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  19.7% Help


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Compare Details Innovations Academy ranks better than 81% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details Innovations Academy ranks better than 92.6% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.93. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Innovations Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Innovations Academy 1116th of 5874 California public elementary schools. (See Innovations Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Innovations Academy 208th of 2802 California public middle schools. (See Innovations Academy in the ranking list.)

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Innovations Academy District:

SchoolDigger ranks Innovations Academy District 140th of 1563 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Innovations Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Innovations Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 42.73 3021st 5789 47.8%
2021 72.77 353rd 1417 75.1%
2022 82.32 1077th 5883 81.7%
2023 81.40 1116th 5874 81.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Innovations Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 98.34 51st 2420 97.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Innovations Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 12.81 4953rd 5173 4.3%
2021 74.48 188th 1110 83.1%
2022 84.44 573rd 5264 89.1%
2023 86.31 530th 5374 90.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Innovations Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 40.16 3092nd 5492 43.7%
2021 75.21 288th 1267 77.3%
2022 79.93 1115th 5635 80.2%
2023 78.25 1167th 5617 79.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at Innovations Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 89.13 173rd 2227 92.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Innovations Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 46.29 2660th 5510 51.7%
2021 67.19 375th 1272 70.5%
2022 81.93 1018th 5663 82.0%
2023 81.37 1033rd 5650 81.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Innovations Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 58.48 1776th 4963 64.2%
2022 67.93 1252nd 5084 75.4%
2023 91.86 290th 5098 94.3%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Innovations Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 26.58 2235th 2834 21.1%
2022 67.30 903rd 2726 66.9%
2023 63.23 1007th 2662 62.2%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Innovations Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 44.61 1307th 2715 51.9%
2021 80.74 136th 894 84.8%
2022 82.94 421st 2740 84.6%
2023 92.93 208th 2802 92.6%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Innovations Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 99.99 1st 1538 99.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Innovations Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 70.11 149th 721 79.3%
2022 82.01 267th 2458 89.1%
2023 61.81 711th 2549 72.1%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Innovations Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 58.63 865th 2380 63.7%
2021 81.21 114th 738 84.6%
2022 81.84 399th 2509 84.1%
2023 93.09 175th 2547 93.1%
See the entire list of Best California Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Innovations Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 56.05 457th 1491 69.3%
2022 91.77 74th 1531 95.2%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Innovations Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 42.53 1223rd 2407 49.2%
2021 76.59 147th 763 80.7%
2022 77.81 476th 2527 81.2%
2023 89.67 256th 2558 90.0%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Innovations Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 85.80 196th 2359 91.7%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Innovations Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 26.57 1190th 1602 25.7%
2022 69.36 437th 1555 71.9%
2023 82.57 199th 1552 87.2%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Innovations Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 230 11 24 77 2 2 62 0 408
2020 214 14 24 78 2 0 53 0 385
2021 222 16 21 91 3 0 59 0 412
2022 182 7 18 70 3 0 192 0 472
2023 230 12 36 108 2 2 76 1 467

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Innovations Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 408 21.0 19.4 25.2
2020 385 n/a n/a 30.1
2021 412 20.0 20.6 30.1
2022 472 20.0 23.6 26.5
2023 467 8.1 57.1 19.7

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 Innovations Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 408 21.0 19.4 25.2
2020 385 n/a n/a 30.1
2021 412 20.0 20.6 30.1
2022 472 20.0 23.6 26.5
2023 467 8.1 57.1 19.7

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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YearCompletely ImmunizedMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
202082.2%15.6%0.0%82.2%82.2%82.2%82.2%82.2%
202281.6%0.0%12.2%85.7%83.7%85.7%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Innovations Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3021st of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 1116th of 5874 Elementary schools
 33.2%
Ranks 1307th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 208th of 2802 Middle schools
 40.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Innovations Academy)35.452.9
 17.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Innovations Academy)42.962.8
 19.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Innovations Academy)39.273.2
 34%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Innovations Academy)45.141.1
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Innovations Academy)54.279.1
 24.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Innovations Academy)29.846.5
 16.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Innovations Academy)31.360.5
 29.2%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Innovations Academy)41.264
 22.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Innovations Academy)32.462
 29.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Innovations Academy)2572.6
 47.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Innovations Academy)12.563.5
 51%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Innovations Academy)52.276.2
 24%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Innovations Academy)39.173.8
 34.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Innovations Academy)28.352.4
 24.1%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students408467
 14.5%
African American1112
 9.1%
American Indian22
Asian2436
 50%
Hispanic77108
 40.3%
Pacific Islander22
White230230
Two or More Races6276
 22.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.2%19.7%
 5.5%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 467 students attended Innovations Academy.

Innovations Academy ranks 1116th of 5874 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Innovations Academy are 49% White, 23% Hispanic, 16% Two or more races, 8% Asian, 3% African American.


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