Summary:
The OCS - South District consists of a single elementary charter school, OCS - South, located in Altadena, California. This standout school consistently outperforms the state average on standardized tests, ranking in the top 23% of California elementary schools.
OCS - South's academic excellence is evident across multiple subject areas. The school's English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency rates range from 40% to 80% and 42% to 75%, respectively, surpassing the state averages. Additionally, 52% of students at OCS - South are proficient or better in the California Science Test, compared to the state average of 30.7%. This consistent high performance has earned the school a 4-star rating from School Digger for the past three school years.
While OCS - South faces a higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rate of 32%, the school maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 20.1 to 1, suggesting efficient resource allocation to support student learning. Additionally, 28.95% of the school's students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that OCS - South serves a diverse population of students, including a significant number of economically disadvantaged learners.
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