Summary:
KIPP Corazon Academy is the sole elementary school in the KIPP Corazon Academy District, serving grades K-8 with an enrollment of 1,056 students. While the school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, currently sitting at 2,853 out of 5,862 California elementary schools, its academic performance is generally below the state average, particularly in mathematics.
KIPP Corazon Academy has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating average performance compared to other schools in the state. Its proficiency rates on standardized tests range from 21.31% to 49.11% in math, lower than the statewide averages of 31.57% to 45.64%. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 38.4%, significantly higher than the state average.
The school serves a predominantly low-income community, with 85.51% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This socioeconomic factor may contribute to the academic challenges faced by KIPP Corazon Academy. While the school's performance is not exceptional, its status as a public charter provides opportunities for innovation and targeted strategies to improve student outcomes. Addressing the high chronic absenteeism rate and implementing interventions to boost academic achievement, particularly in mathematics, could be key priorities for the school and district.
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