Summary:
The Watts Learning Center District contains a single public charter elementary school, Watts Learning Center, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 350 students. The school's performance has been consistently below the state average, with proficiency rates significantly lower than the California averages across multiple grade levels and subject areas. Additionally, the school faces challenges such as a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch and a concerning chronic absenteeism rate.
Watts Learning Center is ranked 3122 out of 5862 California elementary schools for the 2023-2024 school year, with a 2-star rating out of 5 from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics are generally lower than the statewide averages, with the largest gaps in 3rd grade performance. For example, in 3rd grade ELA, Watts Learning Center's proficiency rate is 20.34% compared to the state average of 42.8%, and in 3rd grade Math, the school's proficiency rate is 25.42% compared to the state average of 45.64%.
The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 98.29% in the 2022-2023 school year, and the relatively high student-to-teacher ratio of 26.9 for the same year, suggest the school may face challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 26.9% in the 2022-2023 school year is a significant concern, as it can negatively impact student learning and academic outcomes. Overall, the analysis of the Watts Learning Center data highlights the need for targeted interventions, additional resources, and a focus on best practices to drive progress and improve academic achievement for the students in this district.
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