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Aspire APEX Academy is a public charter elementary school in Stockton, California, serving 307 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Aspire APEX Academy District, which is ranked 1551 out of 1568 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Aspire APEX Academy has consistently ranked in the bottom 5% of California elementary schools, with its statewide ranking ranging from 5718 out of 5862 schools in 2023-2024 to 5617 out of 5883 schools in 2021-2022. The school's performance is also low across specific student groups, such as female students, male students, African American students, Hispanic students, and low socioeconomic status students. Proficiency rates in English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics, as well as the California Science Test (CAST), are significantly lower than the state averages, ranging from 5.56% to 18.52% in ELA and 5.56% to 12.24% in Math, compared to the state averages of 42.8% to 47.04% in ELA and 35.02% to 45.64% in Math. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 45.0% and a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 69.67% to 77.16% over the past three school years.
When compared to nearby schools, such as Spanos (Alex G.) Elementary, which is 0.73 miles away, Aspire APEX Academy is performing significantly worse, with lower proficiency rates and a higher chronic absenteeism rate. The school's low performance has been a consistent trend over the past several years, suggesting that it is struggling to provide a quality education to its students. Addressing the underlying factors contributing to the school's challenges, such as resource allocation, instructional practices, and student support services, will be crucial for improving student outcomes.
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