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Old Town Academy K-8 Charter vs. Grant K-8

Should you attend Old Town Academy K-8 Charter or Grant K-8? 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
Old Town Academy K-8 Charter
2120 San Diego Ave.
San Diego, CA 92110
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Grant K-8
1425 Washington Pl.
San Diego, CA 92103
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Old Town Academy K-8 Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Grant K-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 211 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Old Town Academy K-8 Charter ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 35:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 728 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Grant K-8 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (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 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
211 students
728 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Old Town Academy K-8 Charter over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Grant K-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Old Town Academy K-8 Charter.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Grant K-8.
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
37 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Old Town Academy K-8 Charter over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Grant K-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
35:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Old Town Academy K-8 Charter with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Old Town Academy K-8 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 Grant K-8 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the San Diego Unified 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

#1295 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
#1258 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Old Town Academy K-8 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 Grant K-8, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 20% in CA)
65%
(Top 10% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Old Town Academy K-8 Charter who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Old Town Academy K-8 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 Grant K-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the San Diego Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
70-74%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
65%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Old Town Academy K-8 Charter who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Old Town Academy K-8 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 Grant K-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the San Diego Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-69%
(Top 10% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 10% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Old Town Academy K-8 Charter by grade.
This chart displays the students of Grant K-8 by grade.
Kindergarten Students
10
99
Grade 1 Students
21
66
Grade 2 Students
22
88
Grade 3 Students
25
66
Grade 4 Students
28
65
Grade 5 Students
29
77
Grade 6 Students
26
94
Grade 7 Students
31
92
Grade 8 Students
19
81

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Grant K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Asian
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Old Town Academy K-8 Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Old Town Academy K-8 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 Grant K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
21%
30%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Old Town Academy K-8 Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Old Town Academy K-8 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 Grant K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
10%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Old Town Academy K-8 Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Old Town Academy K-8 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 Grant K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
37%
51%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Old Town Academy K-8 Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Old Town Academy K-8 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 Grant K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Grant K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
% Two or more races
26%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Old Town Academy K-8 Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Old Town Academy K-8 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 Grant K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.75
0.64
This chart showcases the diversity score of Old Town Academy K-8 Charter, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Old Town Academy K-8 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 Grant K-8, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the San Diego Unified 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
23%
24%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Old Town Academy K-8 Charter, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Old Town Academy K-8 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 Grant K-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the San Diego Unified 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
3%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Old Town Academy K-8 Charter, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Old Town Academy K-8 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 Grant K-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the San Diego Unified 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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