Summary:
Kuumba Academy Charter School is the sole elementary school serving grades K-8 in the Kuumba Academy Charter School district. With a total enrollment of 643 students, the school has a predominantly African American student population (89.74%) and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11:1. However, the school's academic performance is a significant concern, as proficiency rates on standardized tests lag well behind the state averages across multiple grade levels and subject areas.
According to the data, Kuumba Academy Charter School has a statewide ranking between 90-94 out of 103-106 Delaware elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's chronic absenteeism rate is also high, at 30.2% for the 2022-2023 school year. In the 2023-2024 academic year, English Language Arts proficiency rates ranged from 12.9% (5th grade) to 48% (8th grade), compared to the state average of 39.05% to 43.42%. Similarly, Mathematics proficiency rates ranged from 14.29% (7th grade) to 28.07% (3rd grade), compared to the state average of 24.81% to 43.61%.
While the reasons for the school's academic struggles are not entirely clear, factors such as student demographics, resource allocation, and instructional practices may be contributing to the low performance. Addressing the high chronic absenteeism rate and improving student learning outcomes should be the top priorities for Kuumba Academy Charter School. Further investigation and targeted interventions may be necessary to drive meaningful improvements and provide the students with a high-quality education.
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