Serving 316 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Hardy Brown College Prep 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 316 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hardy Brown College Prep ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Hardy Brown College Prep's student population of 316 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
316 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Hardy Brown College Prep ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hardy Brown College Prep is 0.51, 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
#4271 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
25%
56%
Black
65%
5%
White
1%
20%
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hardy Brown College Prep's ranking?
Hardy Brown College Prep is ranked #4271 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Hardy Brown College Prep often compared to?
Hardy Brown College Prepis often viewed alongside schools like Richardson Prep Hi Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Hardy Brown College Prep?
316 students attend Hardy Brown College Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Hardy Brown College Prep students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hardy Brown College Prep?
Hardy Brown College Prep has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hardy Brown College Prep offer ?
Hardy Brown College Prep offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Hardy Brown College Prep part of?
Hardy Brown College Prep is part of Hardy Brown College Prep School District.
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