Mare Island Technology Academy
11 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About Mare Island Technology Academy
Mare Island Technology Academy (M.I.T.A.) is a public charter school located on Mare Island in Vallejo, California. M.I.T.A. is dedicated to providing an innovative and rigorous educational experience for students in grades 6-12. The school focuses on the development of critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills. M.I.T.A. also emphasizes the importance of technology and science in the educational experience.
M.I.T.A. offers a rigorous college preparatory curriculum that is designed to prepare students for college and career success. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities such as robotics, coding, and engineering. M.I.T.A. has a strong commitment to providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students.
M.I.T.A. is committed to providing a quality education that prepares students for success in college and in life. The school strives to create a learning environment that encourages students to explore their interests, develop their skills, and reach their full potential.
Address:
2 Positive Pl.
Vallejo, CA 94589Phone:
(707) 552-6482
Site:
Grades:
6 – 8
Enrollment:
418 students
Overview Mare Island Technology Academy
Mare Island Technology Academy serves 418 students in grades 6-8.
Mare Island Technology Academy placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Verdict on Mare Island Technology Academy
Mare Island Technology Academy is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Mare Island Technology Academy is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.