Summary:
The Alpha: Jose Hernandez is the sole elementary charter school serving grades K-8 in the Alpha: Jose Hernandez District in San Jose, California. With a total enrollment of 451 students, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom 1-2% of California elementary schools over the past 3 school years, with a statewide rank of 5797 out of 5862 schools in 2023-2024.
Alpha: Jose Hernandez struggles with significantly below-average student performance on standardized tests across all grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates ranging from just 4.17% to 18.87% in English Language Arts and Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 42.8% to 47.37% in ELA and 31.57% to 45.64% in Math. The school's science proficiency rates, as measured by the CAST exam, are also very low, ranging from 0% to 9.43% in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 28.95% to 32.68%.
Additionally, Alpha: Jose Hernandez faces challenges with a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (90.02%) and a chronic absenteeism rate of 37.3%, which is significantly higher than the state average. These factors suggest the school serves a predominantly low-income population and struggles with attendance, both of which can negatively impact student learning and academic achievement. Addressing these issues will require targeted interventions and support to improve educational outcomes for the students at this school.
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