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Creative Arts Charter vs. Mission Preparatory

Should you attend Creative Arts Charter or Mission Preparatory? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Creative Arts Charter
1601 Turk St.
San Francisco, CA 94115
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Mission Preparatory
1050 York St.
San Francisco, CA 94110
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 429 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Creative Arts Charter ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 490 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Mission Preparatory ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
429 students
490 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Creative Arts Charter over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mission Preparatory over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
43% | 57%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Creative Arts Charter.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mission Preparatory.
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
24 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Creative Arts Charter over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mission Preparatory over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Creative Arts Charter with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Creative Arts Charter School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mission Preparatory with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mission Preparatory School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2015 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
#3880 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Creative Arts Charter, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mission Preparatory, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
48%
(Top 30% in CA)
28%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Creative Arts Charter who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Creative Arts Charter School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mission Preparatory who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mission Preparatory School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
62%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
51%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Creative Arts Charter who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Creative Arts Charter School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mission Preparatory who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mission Preparatory School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mission Preparatory who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Mission Preparatory School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Creative Arts Charter by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mission Preparatory by grade.
Kindergarten Students
40
64
Grade 1 Students
32
54
Grade 2 Students
43
56
Grade 3 Students
44
55
Grade 4 Students
48
54
Grade 5 Students
50
54
Grade 6 Students
57
54
Grade 7 Students
57
52
Grade 8 Students
58
47

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Creative Arts Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Creative Arts Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
% Asian
5%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Creative Arts Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Creative Arts Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mission Preparatory, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mission Preparatory School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
22%
81%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Creative Arts Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Creative Arts Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mission Preparatory, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mission Preparatory School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
12%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Creative Arts Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Creative Arts Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mission Preparatory, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mission Preparatory School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
45%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Creative Arts Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Creative Arts Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mission Preparatory, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mission Preparatory School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
16%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Creative Arts Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Creative Arts Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mission Preparatory, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mission Preparatory School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.71
0.34
This chart showcases the diversity score of Creative Arts Charter, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Creative Arts Charter School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mission Preparatory, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mission Preparatory School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
69%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Creative Arts Charter, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Creative Arts Charter School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mission Preparatory, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mission Preparatory School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Creative Arts Charter, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Creative Arts Charter School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mission Preparatory, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mission Preparatory School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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