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Caliber- Beta Academy

3260 Blume Dr. #120, Richmond, CA, 94806

About Caliber- Beta Academy

Caliber: Beta Academy is a public charter school in Richmond, California that serves grades K–8. It has about 950 students and a student–teacher ratio of about 23:1. The school uses a project-based and competency-based approach to teaching that focuses on critical thinking, working together and using academic skills in the real world. Datas show that 27% of students at Caliber: Beta Academy were proficient or better in math and 40% were proficient or better in reading. The students come from a wide range of backgrounds, and many of them are from low-income or minority families. The school really wants to help students learn in their own way, give them advice and support, and help them grow as people. Caliber: Beta Academy is in a neighborhood where home prices are about average and there are more and more schools to choose from. It is known for being creative and making steady progress in getting students interested in school, but their core subject skills could still use some work, making it one of the top schools in California.

Caliber- Beta Academy Contact Information

Address

3260 Blume Dr. #120, Richmond, CA, 94806

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Phone

(510) 685-9886

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 27%
Reading 40%
State average proficiency is 27% in Math and 40% in Reading.
41
Full-time Teachers
23 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
950
Total Students
TOP 3507 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Caliber- Beta Academy

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM - 3:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 1.79%
Asian 8.63%
Hispanic 66.95%
Black 18.95%
Two+ Races 2.84%
Native Am. 0.53%
White
1.79%
Asian
8.63%
Hispanic
66.95%
Black
18.95%
Two+ Races
2.84%
Native Am.
0.53%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 950
47.26%
449 Female
52.74%
501 Male

Student Population

950 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

210 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Caliber Public Schools continues to emphasize its mission of academic readiness, emotional development, and student empowerment, underscoring positive educational values that parents and community members have publicly supported.

FAQ

Q1. What kind of teaching style does Caliber: Beta Academy use?

Ans. To help each student grow, the school focuses on personalized learning, student agency, and setting goals.

Q2. Are there chances for students to learn how to be leaders at the school?

Answer. Yes, students do things that help them become leaders, work together, and be responsible.

Q3. What are some ways to get families involved?

Ans. Families are involved through regular communication, meetings, and school events.

Q4. Are there activities that go beyond the main curriculum?

Ans. There are enrichment programs available to students that encourage creativity and exploration.

Q5. What does the school do to help kids grow socially and emotionally?

Ans. Daily school routines include social-emotional learning activities.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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