Summary:
ISANA Palmati Academy is a public charter elementary school serving 355 students in grades K-8 in North Hollywood, California. As part of the ISANA Palmati Academy District, the school has seen steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 1,357 out of 5,789 California elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 913 out of 5,862 in the current 2023-2024 school year, maintaining a 4-star rating.
ISANA Palmati Academy consistently outperforms the state and district averages in standardized test scores, with 66.21% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to the state average of 47.04%, and 60% proficiency in Mathematics, compared to the state's 35.54%. The school also stands out for its strong performance among specific student subgroups, ranking 185 out of 5,102 California elementary schools for Hispanic students, 123 out of 2,634 for Special Education students, and 381 out of 5,511 for students of low socioeconomic status, all with 5-star ratings. While the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 25.1% in 2022-2023 is higher than the state average, it is still lower than several nearby schools, such as John B. Monlux Elementary (27.9%), Coldwater Canyon Elementary (33.3%), and Camellia Avenue Elementary (37.5%).
Overall, ISANA Palmati Academy stands out as a high-performing charter school that is effectively serving a predominantly low-income, minority student population and outpacing nearby traditional public schools in academic achievement. The school's consistent growth and strong performance across diverse student subgroups suggest it is a model for successful charter school education in the region.
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