D
Needs Improvement
43/100

Decoto School for Independent Study

📚 K – 12 🏫 K-12
📍 725 Whipple Rd., Union City, CA 94587
Overall
D
43/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 25% · Math 5% proficient · 20th percentile in California
Graduation
C
64% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

43
Repit Score
out of 100
279
Students
enrolled
25.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%20/100reading 25th percentile, math 14th percentile among California high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%25/10064% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%60/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 38% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −35 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency25% (−23 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency5% (−32 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate64% (−12 pts vs. state avg 76%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the California state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Hispanic25%5%reading -22 pts, math -16 pts23rd percentile (list)
Low-income25%5%reading -20 pts, math -17 pts24th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 725 Whipple Rd.
City Union City
ZIP Code 94587
District 0626910
NCES School ID 062691013202
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 94587

Understanding the community around Decoto School for Independent Study helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $138,013
Per Capita Income $52,646
Poverty Rate 4.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 64.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.0%
High School or Higher 87.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $1,006,600
Median Rent $2,593
Owner-Occupied 66.0%
Renter-Occupied 34.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Decoto School for Independent Study.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.0%
Female 52.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 42.7%
Asian 31.2%
White 8.2%
Black 7.9%
Two or More Races 6.8%
American Indian 1.1%
Pacific Islander 1.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 279
Teachers (FTE) 11.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 25.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Decoto School for Independent Study?
Decoto School for Independent Study has a Repit School Score of 43 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Decoto School for Independent Study?
Decoto School for Independent Study has 279 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 25.0:1.
What grades does Decoto School for Independent Study serve?
Decoto School for Independent Study serves grades K – 12 and is classified as a K-12. This is a public school.
How much funding does Decoto School for Independent Study receive per student?
Decoto School for Independent Study receives $16,253 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Decoto School for Independent Study in 94587 ▼
Avg Home Value
$1,222,993
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,941
1-Year Change
-3.2%
% Renters
34.0%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026