Summary:
The PUC Milagro Charter District is home to a single high-performing elementary school, PUC Milagro Charter, which serves students from kindergarten through 5th grade. This school has consistently ranked in the top 10-15% of California elementary schools over the past three years and maintains a 5-star rating from School Digger, indicating it is among the top-performing schools in the state.
PUC Milagro Charter's academic performance is exceptional, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics significantly higher than the state averages across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 3rd-grade ELA proficiency rate was 92.31%, compared to the state average of 42.8%. The school's science proficiency rates are also well above the state average, with 65.22% of 5th-grade students scoring proficient or better on the CAST assessment, compared to the state's 32.68%.
While the school has a high percentage of students (92.28%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, it is able to achieve these exceptional academic outcomes. However, the school's relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 40.5% in the 2022-2023 school year is an area of concern that may require further investigation and targeted interventions. Overall, PUC Milagro Charter's consistent high performance suggests it has effective teaching practices and a curriculum that supports student learning, making it a standout institution that could serve as a model for other schools seeking to improve student outcomes.
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