Summary:
The KIPP University Park District contains a single elementary school, KIPP University Park, which serves grades K-8 with a total enrollment of 33 students. While the school may benefit from a low student-teacher ratio, its academic performance is significantly below state averages across all subject areas and grade levels.
KIPP University Park has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 43.6%, well above the state average. Its English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rates range from 15.79% in 3rd grade to 32% in 5th grade, compared to state averages of 42.8% to 47.37%. Similarly, the school's math proficiency rates, ranging from 5.56% in 4th grade to 17.24% in 7th grade, are much lower than the state averages of 33.83% to 45.64%. Additionally, the school's 5th-grade science proficiency rate of 24% is below the state average of 32.68%.
Despite the potential advantages of a low student-teacher ratio, KIPP University Park's overall performance is concerning, with the school ranked in the bottom 10% of California elementary schools. The high percentage of students (90.91%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch suggests the school serves a predominantly low-income student population, which may present additional challenges. Addressing these performance gaps and implementing effective strategies to support student learning should be a priority for the school and district.
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