School Profile · Hayward
Impact Academy of Arts & Technology: No single number tells this school's story. Here's the honest picture.
Impact Academy of Arts & Technology posts 31% meeting the standard and 11.3% exceeding it, against 39% and 16.8% statewide. The gaps and the bright spots below are the real read.
2560 Darwin Street, 94545 (opens in new tab)·Hayward Unified·Hayward·Grades 6-12·716 students·53% low-income·Charter·2024–25 CAASPP·(510) 300-1560·Website
Charter school — publicly funded, independently operated, open enrollment via lottery. Learn more
Scope Score
31
🌱 Building Momentum · Developing
ranked #1,503 statewide · #3 of 3 in Hayward Unified
Impact Academy of Arts & Technology scores 31 of 100 on SchoolScope's Scope Score — the 33rd percentile of 2,238 California middle schools (CDE CAASPP 2025).
Measures test performance, attendance, and climate — not arts, community, or your kid. How we score →
Most rating sites would stop at “31% proficient” and call it done. Impact Academy of Arts & Technology deserves a closer read. The school sits in Hayward, where more than half of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — and reading the numbers without that context misreads the school.
As a charter, Impact Academy of Arts & Technology enrolls by application, not address — the score reads the same, the enrollment path doesn't.
The story this school is actually telling
The school, grade by grade
ELA · CAASPP 2024–25Different students, same year — each bar is one grade's proficiency mix.
16%
27%
57%
Grade 6 · 43% proficient
10%
24%
66%
Grade 7 · 34% proficient
10%
23%
67%
Grade 8 · 33% proficient
The honest read: the share exceeding falls 5.4pp across grades; the floor slips 9.5pp. The state average falls 0.5pp over the same span. A school visit and conversation with teachers will tell you more than this number.
The 5 things our score weighs
Exceeded standard
11.3%
State 16.8%
5.5pp below state avg
Met or exceeded
31.3%
State 39.3%
8.0pp below state avg
Growth (G6→G8)
-7.8pp
State +1.5pp
Scores decline across grades
Chronic absenteeism
20.9%
State 18.5%
2.4pp above state avg
Suspension rate
6.4%
State 3.7%
2.7pp above state avg
Worth a school visit
Ask what the school is working on next. Strong numbers tell you where a school is, not where it's going.
Where the path goes
The path below follows attendance boundaries — scores shown for each next step.
K-12 Path
Impact Academy of Arts & Technology serves grades K-12 — students can complete their entire K-12 education here.
Your other options
Nearby Middle Schools
2 within ~3 mi · avg 38
Itliong-Vera Cruz
New Haven Unified · 3 mi
Developing
48/100
Bohannon Middle
San Lorenzo Unified · 3.1 mi
Needs Support
29/100
Private alternatives nearby
Private schools within ~10 miles. These schools do not participate in state testing and cannot be scored or ranked.
The community around it
Community Profile
Context — not part of the Scope ScoreStudent demographics
Hispanic62.9%
White3.4%
Asian7.0%
Black2.5%
Other24.3%
GenderFemale 49.0%Male 51.0%
Low IncomeFree/reduced lunch eligible 52.8% (11pp below CA avg)
Resources & Access
Enrollment
716
484 below CA avg (~1,200)
Transitional Kindergarten
TK status unconfirmed
No TK enrollment is on file with the state for this school — that isn't the same as “no TK.” Confirm directly with the district.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
1 fewer students per teacher than CA avg
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,824
CA avg: $14,815 · District avg · NCES F-33
Teacher Salary Range
$82,468 – $137,376
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
At Impact Academy of Arts & Technology in Hayward, 36.4% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 29.4% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Impact Academy of Arts & Technology outperforms its district average for low-income students by 7.0 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (16.5% Math proficient); Hispanic students (31.6% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 42.7 percentage points for disabilities students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 264 students tested.
Equity Gaps
ELA · Disabilities−42.7pp
0.0% vs 42.7% overall · n=15
3 more gaps by subject
ELA Exceeded · Disabilities−13.9pp
0.0% vs 13.9% overall · n=15
Math · Disabilities−23.6pp
0.0% vs 23.6% overall · n=15
Math Exceeded · Disabilities−9.5pp
0.0% vs 9.5% overall · n=15
Subgroups with fewer than 15 students are excluded for privacy. Gaps of less than 3 percentage points are not shown.
Subgroup Proficiency
Low-Income266 tested
ELA 36.4%·Math 16.5%· +7.0pp vs district
Hispanic265 tested
ELA 31.6%·Math 15.5%· +4.9pp vs district
English Learner55 tested
ELA 1.8%·Math 0.0%· -5.0pp vs district
Weighted average across tested grades. Subgroups with fewer than 15 students excluded. Data: CDE CAASPP 2024-25.
Subgroup Growth by Grade
Change in proficiency from lowest tested grade. Shows which groups are gaining ground.
Low-income student ELA proficiency falls by 16.5pp from grade 6 to grade 8 at this school. District average: -0.1pp.
Subgroups with fewer than 10 tested students per grade are not shown.
Funding Breakdown
Neighborhood Context
Median Income
$114K
$29K above CA median
Median Home Value
$879K
$220K above CA median
Bachelor's+
37%
2pp above CA avg
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024) · ZIP-level
Whole Child
Teacher experience, college/career readiness, and more. Context only — never part of the Scope Score.
Teacher Experience
5.5 years avg experience
40 teachers · 23% first-year · 13% second-year
Teacher Credentials
77% fully credentialed
5.8% on intern/emergency permit
Source: CDE SARC, 2024-25
Community Profile provides context about who attends this school and the resources available. These factors are never part of the Scope Score. Learn why →
For the data nerdsEvery number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
For the data nerds
Every number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
01Score factorsWeighted composite · 2024–25
Exceeded standard · 43%
11.3%
↓ vs CA 16.8% · 44th pctile
Met or exceeded · 22%
31.3%
↓ vs CA 39.3% · 44th pctile
Growth (G6→G8) · 15%
-7.8pp
↓ vs CA +1.5pp · 40th pctile
Chronic absenteeism · 10%
20.9%
↓ vs CA 18.5% · 47th pctile
Suspension rate · 5%
6.4%
↓ vs CA 3.7% · 39th pctile
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
| ELA | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 101 | 16% | 27% | 32% | 26% | 43% | −4 |
| Grade 7 | 140 | 10% | 24% | 27% | 39% | 34% | −14 |
| Grade 8 | 124 | 10% | 23% | 36% | 31% | 33% | −13 |
| Grade 11 | 64 | 20% | 44% | 20% | 16% | 64% | +17 |
| Math | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 101 | 12% | 17% | 25% | 47% | 29% | −6 |
| Grade 7 | 140 | 11% | 16% | 24% | 49% | 27% | −7 |
| Grade 8 | 124 | 9% | 14% | 34% | 44% | 23% | −10 |
| Grade 11 | 66 | 6% | 9% | 29% | 56% | 15% | −8 |
| Science (CAST) | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5/8/11 | 212 | 6% | 25% | 60% | 9% |
CAST is tested in grades 5, 8, and once in high school — not annually. Not part of the Scope Score.
| Subgroup · ELA | Tested | MET+ | vs district | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Socioeconomically Disadvantaged | 264 | 36.4% | +7 | −2 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 263 | 31.6% | +5 | −7 |
| English Learners | 55 | 1.8% | −5 | −9 |
03Peer comparison · nearest middle schoolssorted by Scope Score
| School | Dist | Scope | EXC | MET+ | Growth | Susp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Impact Academy of Arts & Technology ← | — | 31 | 11.3% | 31.3% | −7.8 | 6.4% |
| Itliong-Vera Cruz | 3 mi | 48 | 22.8% | 50.8% | −1.9 | 3.0% |
| Bohannon Middle | 3.1 mi | 29 | 7.5% | 28.2% | −8.1 | 6.8% |
| California average | — | 40 | 16.8% | 39.3% | +1.5 | 3.7% |
04More measurescontext · not all part of the Scope Score
Scope Score history
2019 · 2022 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025 · no testing 2020–21 (COVID) · rank #1053 → #1424 → #1085 → #1396 → #1503
What we can't show
- — Scored here as a middle school — other grade spans appear in the data appendix.
Source: CA Dept. of Education · CAASPP 2024–25 · n=2,238 middle schools · Data updated 2026-07-03methodology · data updates · CSV · report issue
A low score doesn't tell the whole story. Read: Your School Scored Low — Here's What That Actually Means
Frequently asked questions
Is Impact Academy of Arts & Technology a good middle school?
Impact Academy of Arts & Technology has a Scope Score of 31 out of 100, placing it in the 33rd percentile of California middle schools and ranked #1,503 statewide. 11.3% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is 5.5 percentage points below the California average of 16.8%. The Scope Score weights six dimensions for middle schools: exceeded standard (43%), met or exceeded (22%), grade 3-to-5 growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%), and suspension rate (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What are Impact Academy of Arts & Technology's CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 31.3% of students at Impact Academy of Arts & Technology met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 11.3% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 20.0% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 11.3% pushed past it. Most rating sites report only the combined "proficient" number. SchoolScope surfaces the exceeded-vs-met split because it reveals whether a school's curriculum challenges students beyond minimum proficiency or paces toward it. 730 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does Impact Academy of Arts & Technology rank in California?
Impact Academy of Arts & Technology ranks #1,503 among California middle schools by Scope Score, placing it in the 33rd percentile. This ranking is based on a weighted composite of 2025 CAASPP test performance (exceeded and met rates), grade-level growth (Grade 6 to grade 8 growth), chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score shows what drives the ranking so parents can decide what matters most to their family. See full methodology.
Is Impact Academy of Arts & Technology getting better or worse?
Based on 2025 CAASPP data, proficiency at Impact Academy of Arts & Technology decreases by 7.8 percentage points from Grade 6 to grade 8 growth. This downward pattern doesn't necessarily mean the school is failing — it can reflect cohort differences, demographic shifts, or curriculum changes. A campus visit and conversation with teachers can reveal what the numbers can't. Growth trajectory is weighted at 15% in the middle Scope Score because it measures what the school does, not just who walks in the door.
What is the attendance and school culture like at Impact Academy of Arts & Technology?
20.9% of students at Impact Academy of Arts & Technology are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days), compared to the California average of 18.5%. The suspension rate is 6.4%. SchoolScope includes these culture metrics in the Scope Score because they reflect day-to-day school experience in ways test scores alone cannot.
How does Impact Academy of Arts & Technology compare to other schools in Hayward?
Impact Academy of Arts & Technology scores 31/100 (33rd percentile) among California middle schools. To compare with nearby schools, SchoolScope shows the same metrics side by side: exceeded rate, proficiency, growth trajectory, and school culture indicators. The school serves 716 students. Use the schools in Hayward page or the map view to compare all middle schools nearby.
How does Impact Academy of Arts & Technology serve low-income and underrepresented students?
At Impact Academy of Arts & Technology in Hayward, 36.4% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 29.4% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Impact Academy of Arts & Technology outperforms its district average for low-income students by 7.0 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (16.5% Math proficient); Hispanic students (31.6% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 42.7 percentage points for disabilities students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 264 students tested. SchoolScope shows disaggregated test scores by demographic subgroup so you can see how a school performs for your child's specific group — not just the school-wide average. Subgroup data is context, not part of the Scope Score: we don't penalize schools for who they serve. See our equity approach.