Summary:
The Caliber: Beta Academy District consists of a single elementary school, Caliber: Beta Academy, which serves grades K-8. Based on the available data, Caliber: Beta Academy does not appear to be a standout school within the district or the state, with a statewide ranking that has fluctuated between 3404 and 3979 out of around 5,800 California elementary schools over the past three school years and a 2-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
The school faces several challenges, including a chronic absenteeism rate of 35.6% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, Caliber: Beta Academy's test scores on the Smarter Balanced Assessments and CAST exams are generally below the state averages across grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates ranging from 27.37% to 64% in English Language Arts/Literacy and 19% to 39.47% in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 42.8% to 47.37% in ELA and 31.57% to 45.64% in Math. The school also serves a high-poverty student population, with 73.27% of its students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year.
The data suggests that Caliber: Beta Academy is a struggling school within the district and the state, with declining performance, significant achievement gaps, high poverty concentration, and chronic absenteeism concerns. Addressing these issues should be a priority for the school and district leadership to improve the educational outcomes for the students.
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