Summary:
The SOAR Charter Academy District consists of a single K-8 charter school, SOAR Charter Academy, located in San Bernardino, serving 461 students with a high percentage qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
SOAR Charter Academy shows a notable strength in student attendance, with a chronic absenteeism rate of 8.2% that is less than half the state average, indicating a strong school culture for engagement. However, academic performance, particularly in mathematics where only 15.91% of students are proficient, lags significantly behind state averages. The school has shown recent improvement, moving from the 16th to the 26th percentile in statewide rankings over the past year, suggesting positive momentum.
Performance varies considerably by grade level; for example, 6th graders perform close to the state average in English Language Arts, while 3rd graders struggle in the same subject. With per-student spending above $20,000, the key focus for the school is likely on translating its solid attendance and resources into stronger academic outcomes across all grades, especially in mathematics where the gap is most pronounced.
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