Summary:
Elgin Math and Science Academy Charter is the sole elementary school in the Elgin Math and Science Academy Charter District, serving grades K-8 with a total enrollment of 406 students. The school is located in Elgin, Illinois, a city in the Chicago metropolitan area. While the school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking in recent years, it continues to face challenges in academic performance and student engagement.
Elgin Math and Science Academy Charter's test scores are generally below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates in ELA ranging from 19.2% to 40% and in math from 13.5% to 38.9%, compared to state averages of 30.6% to 49.9% in ELA and 24.8% to 33.8% in math. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 54.68%, indicating a higher-need student population. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 14.0% is higher than the state average, which could be a contributing factor to its academic struggles.
Despite the school's higher-than-average spending per student of $14,886 in 2022-2023, the data suggests that Elgin Math and Science Academy Charter may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to improve student outcomes and engagement. The school's declining statewide ranking and below-average test scores highlight the need for the school and the Elgin Math and Science Academy Charter District to address these challenges and ensure that all students have access to a high-quality education.
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