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Email BoardEdison-Bethune Charter Academy
1616 South Fruit Avenue, Fresno, CA 93706-2819
Summary
Edison-Bethune Charter Academy is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 29th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 34.7% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 26.0% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 34.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 26.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 3,180/4,657 (32nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 3,408/4,657 (27th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 15:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 368 |
| Low-Income Students | 348 (94.6%) |
| English Learners | 74 (20.1%) |
Quick links
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Niche
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 2.5 points from last year and rose 6.0 points over the full period. Math fell 5.1 points from last year and fell 0.1 points over the full period.
•Math -0.1 percentage points (2024–2026)
Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino and Black or African American students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 25.0% to 39.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 3,180 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
7.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 37.9% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest math results at about 26% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 22% to 22%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 19.2% to 30.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 3,408 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
10.7% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 27.8% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Edison-Bethune Charter Academy rank in California?
Edison-Bethune Charter Academy ranks No. 3,180 of 4,657 in reading and No. 3,408 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Edison-Bethune Charter Academy compare with other schools in Fresno?
Edison-Bethune Charter Academy is tied for No. 63 in reading and No. 71 in math proficiency among the 98 K–6 schools in Fresno with 2026 results.
Explore schools in FresnoWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Edison-Bethune Charter AcademyThis school | 26.0% | 34.7% |
| Addams Elementary | 19.9% | 27.9% |
| Akira Yokomi Elementary | 47.6% | 51.1% |
