Exploration Ele Charter School - Science-Technol

Exploration Ele Charter School - Science-Technol is the sole elementary school serving grades K-5 in the Exploration Ele Charter School - Science-Technol district in Rochester, New York. With a total enrollment of 401 students, the school faces significant academic and socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by its consistently low performance on state assessments and high rates of economic disadvantage among its student population.

The school's academic performance is well below state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 11.43% to 21.05% in English Language Arts and 15.52% to 23.19% in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 44.89% to 45.09% and 49.69% to 53.85%, respectively. Additionally, Exploration Ele Charter School - Science-Technol has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of New York elementary schools, indicating significant room for improvement. The school's high percentage of students (89.53%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch suggests that economic disadvantage may be a contributing factor to the academic challenges faced by the student population.

Despite the school's challenges, the data highlights the importance of considering contextual factors when evaluating school performance. The school's demographics, with a predominantly African American and Hispanic student population, underscore the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique learning needs of the students. Addressing these challenges will require a comprehensive approach that considers the specific circumstances of the Exploration Ele Charter School - Science-Technol community and provides the necessary resources and support to improve student outcomes.