Summary:
The Accelerated Charter Elementary District consists of a single K-6 charter school, Accelerated Charter Elementary, serving 526 students in Los Angeles, all of whom qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
This school demonstrates notable strengths, particularly in maintaining strong student attendance with a chronic absenteeism rate well below the state average, and in achieving mathematics proficiency that slightly exceeds the California average overall. Its performance is remarkably consistent, ranking between the 51st and 57th percentile statewide over recent years, which is a significant achievement given the economic challenges its students face. The school invests considerable resources, with per-student spending above $24,000.
Key areas for attention include a wide variability in performance between grade levels, especially a sharp decline in math scores after a very strong third-grade result, and science proficiency that lags behind the state average. The school also operates with a high student-teacher ratio despite its substantial per-pupil funding. For parents, this school represents a stable option with a strong record of engaging students and delivering math instruction at or above state standards, while working to address inconsistencies across grades and subjects.
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