North Star Independent Study

525 Independence Dr., Plymouth CA, 95685 | Amador County Unified School District | 209-257-5150
  • grades KG-12
  • students 49
  • type Other
PROFICIENCY 35% 19% lower than state average
School Rankings
  • Ranked #0 of 5 in Plymouth
  • Ranked #0 of 14081 in California
Proficiency Averages
49%Plymouth
43%California

North Star Independent Study is a school servicing grades KG to 12 and is located in the district of "Amador County Unified School District" in Plymouth, CA. There are a total of 49 students and 4 teachers at North Star Independent Study, for a student to teacher ratio of 13 to 1.

North Star Independent Study has an average proficiency test score (in mathematics and languages) of 35.0%, which is 19% lower than the California average.

North Star Independent Study location

Academics

Students/Teachers
Students49
Teachers4
Student/Teacher ratio13:1

 

Advanced Placement
AP enrollment0
Taking some courses0
Taking some courses (not tests)0
Passing some courses0
Passing no courses0

Advanced placement (AP) is a program that offers high school students the ability to take college level courses and exams. These programs were created to be at the same level of most first year university courses. If the students were successful in the AP programs, they could potentially receive advanced placement, credit or exemptions when they go on to university. At North Star Independent Study, there are a total of n/a students enrolled in advanced placement courses, with n/a taking some courses.

Proficiency in mathematics comparison

Proficiency in languages comparison

Proficiency in mathematics by grade

GradeProficiency
All50%
3n/a
4n/a
5n/a
6n/a
7n/a
8n/a
High School< 50%

Proficiency in languages by grade

GradeProficiency
All20%
3n/a
4n/a
5n/a
6n/a
7n/a
8n/a
High School< 50%

The proficiency in math and languages tables represent the percentage of students that scored at or above the proficiency level on their standardized state assessment tests. Although these tests are standardized within each state, the tests may vary from state to state. Comparing the results of one state to another may not always be an accurate or fair comparison.

North Star Independent Study race/ethnicity breakdown

RaceSchoolDistrictCaliforniaNational
White 72.5% 68.8% 24.1% 51.1%
Black 0.0% 0.8% 6.2% 15.9%
Asian 2.5% 1.4% 11.1% 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5% 19.1% 54.1% 23.6%
American Indian and Alaskan 6.3% 3.1% 0.7% 1.2%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.3% 0.8% 0.4%
Multiracial 6.3% 6.4% 3.1% 3.1%

Plymouth demographics profile

StatisticPlymouthCaliforniaNational
Population1,03139,512,223328,239,523
Population density (sq mi)38925691
Median age38.436.037.7
Male/Female ratio1.3:11.0:11.0:1
Married (15yrs & older)55%52%55%
Speak English74%56%79%
Speak Spanish25%29%13%

Education level achieved in Plymouth

IndexPlymouthCaliforniaNational
Completed 8th grade79.1%81.1%84.3%
Completed high school75.9%79.8%83.0%
Completed some college43.2%61.5%59.4%
Completed associate degree20.8%39.8%38.5%
Completed bachelors9.4%32.0%30.3%
Completed masters2.5%11.9%11.5%
Completed professional degree0.3%3.9%3.3%
Completed doctorate0.0%1.6%1.3%
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Source: The North Star Independent Study data displayed above is derived from the National Center for Education Statistics and from the U.S. Department of Education.