Summary:
The Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts District is home to a single high-performing public charter school, the Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts, which serves grades K-5 with 249 students. This standout school is ranked in the top 10% of all elementary schools in California, consistently maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past 3 years.
The Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts is significantly outperforming the state average on standardized tests, with proficiency rates exceeding the state by 20-40 percentage points across various grade levels and subjects. For example, 84.62% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 42.8% statewide, and 86.49% of 4th graders were proficient or better in Math, compared to 41.2% statewide. The school's strong academic performance is a testament to its effective teaching practices and resource utilization.
While the school has a slightly higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rate of 21.5%, it serves a relatively low percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with only 22.49% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The school's student-teacher ratio of 27.6 is within a reasonable range, and its consistent 5-star rating and steadily improving statewide ranking suggest that it is providing a quality education and effectively serving its student population.
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