Kuumba Academy Charter School

Kuumba Academy Charter School is the sole school in the Kuumba Academy Charter School district, serving grades K-8 in Wilmington, Delaware. While the school has a relatively small student-teacher ratio of 11:1, it has consistently underperformed academically compared to other schools in the state, with proficiency rates well below the Delaware average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Social Studies.

Notably, Kuumba Academy Charter School has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 30.2%, significantly higher than the state average. This is a concerning issue, as chronic absenteeism is often linked to lower academic achievement. Additionally, the school's student population is predominantly African American, which may suggest the need for culturally responsive teaching practices and support systems to address the unique needs of the student body.

Despite the school's relatively low academic performance, it appears to have a higher spending per student compared to the state average. This raises questions about the effective allocation and utilization of resources to support student learning and achievement. Overall, the data indicates that Kuumba Academy Charter School is struggling to provide a high-quality education to its students, and may benefit from a comprehensive review of its educational practices, resource allocation, and strategies to address the unique needs of its student population.