Summary:
The Grow Academy Arvin, the sole elementary public charter school serving grades K-8 in the Grow Academy Arvin District, faces significant academic challenges. With a student population of 824, the school has consistently low test scores across all grade levels and subjects, with most proficiency rates well below the state averages. This is reflected in the school's low statewide ranking, placing it in the bottom third of California elementary schools.
Contributing factors to the school's struggles include a high chronic absenteeism rate of 24.7% and a very high percentage (91.75%) of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high-need student population. The school also has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 23.3, which may present additional challenges in meeting the needs of its students. As a public charter school, Grow Academy Arvin may face unique challenges in terms of resources, staffing, and serving its student population that traditional public schools do not encounter.
Overall, the data suggests that Grow Academy Arvin is a struggling school that is serving a high-need student population but is underperforming academically compared to state standards. Further investigation would be needed to fully understand the root causes and potential solutions to improve the school's performance and provide a better educational experience for its students.
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