Summary:
The Sonoma Charter District contains a single elementary school, Sonoma Charter, which serves grades K-8 and has a total enrollment of 211 students. Despite being the only elementary school in the district, Sonoma Charter appears to be a relatively strong-performing school, with students outperforming state averages on standardized tests, particularly in the upper grades.
Sonoma Charter's proficiency rates on the Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics are generally higher than the statewide averages, with 70.59% of 8th graders proficient or better in ELA compared to the state average of 45.95%. In Mathematics, Sonoma Charter's proficiency rates ranged from 28% (6th grade) to 52.94% (8th grade), outperforming the state in all grade levels. Science proficiency on the CAST exam was also higher than the state average, with 50% of 8th graders proficient or better compared to 28.95% statewide.
However, the school's relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 34.9% in 2022-2023 is a concern and may be an area for improvement. Additionally, 34.6% of Sonoma Charter students received free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, indicating the school serves a moderately economically disadvantaged student population. Despite these challenges, Sonoma Charter's small size and favorable student-teacher ratio of 21:1 may contribute to its ability to provide a more personalized educational experience and support student learning.
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