Summary:
The Aspire Titan Academy District is a single-school district in Huntington Park, California, operating only Aspire Titan Academy, an elementary school serving about 333 students in grades K-5.
This school serves a community with high economic need, with over 93% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite having a higher-than-average per-student spending of over $22,000, academic performance is below the state average across core subjects like English, math, and science. The school's statewide ranking has consistently placed it in the lower third of California elementary schools in recent years. A notable point of concern is a significant drop in math proficiency in 4th grade, though scores recover somewhat by 5th grade.
Chronic absenteeism, at nearly 24%, is higher than the state average and is a likely factor affecting student achievement. However, there are positive signs, as the school's 5th graders perform closest to the state average in English Language Arts, suggesting strengths in upper-grade literacy instruction. For parents, the analysis highlights that the school faces significant challenges common to high-poverty areas but is also investing substantial resources, presenting specific opportunities for improvement in math and attendance.
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