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470 Union Street, Arcata, CA 95521-6429
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 89th percentile among comparable California schools.
67.3% of students met California's reading standard, but it is quickly trending down.
79.6% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide but is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 67.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 79.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 814/4,657 (83rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 251/4,657 (95th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 11:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 99 |
| Low-Income Students | 44 (44.4%) |
| English Learners | 0 (0.0%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 18.1 points from last year and fell 24.1 points over the full period. Math fell 5.8 points from last year and fell 7.6 points over the full period.
•Math -7.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable reading result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 62.5% to 70.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 18% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 1.5 points ahead in reading. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 75.0% to 87.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 6% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 4.0 points ahead in math. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 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 Union Street Charter compare within the district?
Union Street Charter is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 K–5 schools in Arcata Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Union Street Charter rank in California?
Union Street Charter ranks No. 814 of 4,657 in reading and No. 251 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Union Street Charter compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 3 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 68.2% meet the reading standard and 81.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Union Street Charter compare with other schools in Arcata?
Union Street Charter is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 K–5 schools in Arcata with 2026 results.
Explore schools in ArcataHow does Union Street Charter compare with other schools in Humboldt County?
Union Street Charter is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 8 K–5 schools in Humboldt County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Humboldt CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Union Street CharterThis school | 79.6% | 67.3% |
| Arcata Elementary | 15.2% | 23.2% |
| Fuente Nueva Charter | 32.3% | 56.5% |
