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Email BoardNestor Language Academy Charter
1455 Hollister Street, San Diego, CA 92154-4063
Summary
Nestor Language Academy Charter is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 71st percentile among comparable California schools.
52.9% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 41.6% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 52.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 41.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 508/1,734 (71st percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 498/1,735 (71st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,079 |
| Low-Income Students | 627 (58.1%) |
| English Learners | 542 (50.2%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 0.3 points from last year and rose 9.0 points over the full period. Math was unchanged from last year and rose 8.7 points over the full period.
•Math +8.7 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 35.2% to 67.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 30% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 18.3-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
20.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 65.8% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 68% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 40% to 40%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 38.0% to 46.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 29% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 15.9-point math income gap is about the same as the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
20.1% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 54.2% of English-only students. The gap widened 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 802 schools for reading and 801 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–8 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 Nestor Language Academy Charter compare within the district?
Nestor Language Academy Charter is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–8 schools in South Bay Union with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Nestor Language Academy Charter rank in California?
Nestor Language Academy Charter ranks No. 508 of 1,734 in reading and No. 498 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Nestor Language Academy Charter compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 2 K–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 43.5% meet the reading standard and 33.5% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Nestor Language Academy Charter compare with other schools in San Diego?
Nestor Language Academy Charter is No. 12 in reading and No. 11 in math proficiency among the 26 K–8 schools in San Diego with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San DiegoHow does Nestor Language Academy Charter compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Nestor Language Academy Charter is No. 30 in reading and No. 31 in math proficiency among the 65 K–8 schools in San Diego County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Diego CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Nestor Language Academy CharterThis school | 41.6% | 52.9% |
| Imperial Beach Charter | 23.4% | 43.6% |
| Albert Einstein Academies | 30.9% | 42.5% |
