Summary:
The Pacoima Charter Elementary District in California consists of a single school, Pacoima Charter Elementary, which serves grades K-6. The school faces several challenges, including low test scores, high chronic absenteeism, and a high-poverty student population, which may require targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.
Pacoima Charter Elementary has a chronic absenteeism rate of 39.7%, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school's test scores on the Smarter Balanced Assessments and CAST (California Science Test) are generally below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates ranging from 31.85% to 51.33% in English Language Arts/Literacy and 24.82% to 45.61% in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 42.8% to 47.37% and 35.02% to 45.64%, respectively. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students (81.19%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.
The school's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past three school years, from 3,227 out of 5,874 California elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 3,090 out of 5,862 in 2023-2024, suggesting that its performance is not keeping pace with other schools in the state. The high student-teacher ratio of 26.5 to 1 may also impact the quality of individual attention and support that students receive.
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