Summary:
The PUC Excel Charter Academy District consists of a single middle school, PUC Excel Charter Academy, serving grades 6-8. The school has consistently struggled, ranking in the bottom half of California middle schools with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Academic performance is a significant concern, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science well below state averages across all grade levels.
PUC Excel Charter Academy faces challenges related to chronic absenteeism, with a rate of 37.3% in the 2022-2023 school year. The school also serves a predominantly low-income population, with 93.14% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. These socioeconomic factors can present additional obstacles to improving student outcomes. The school's student-teacher ratio of 16.2 to 1 suggests a need for more resources and support to address the academic and attendance issues.
Overall, the data indicates that PUC Excel Charter Academy is a struggling school that requires a comprehensive review and implementation of targeted interventions to improve student learning, engagement, and academic achievement. Addressing the significant gaps in proficiency and high chronic absenteeism should be the top priorities for the school and the PUC Excel Charter Academy District.
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