Summary:
The Iftin Charter District in San Diego contains one elementary school, Iftin Charter, which serves students from kindergarten through 8th grade.
Iftin Charter serves a high-need community, with nearly 79% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and it operates with significant per-student funding. However, the school faces notable challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.3% and a very high student-teacher ratio of 31-to-1. Academically, its overall test scores in English, math, and science are below state averages, and its statewide ranking dropped significantly in the most recent year.
Despite these challenges, the school shows a clear strength in developing literacy skills over time, with English scores improving steadily from 3rd to 8th grade. Math performance is more uneven across grades, though 8th graders perform above the state average. For parents, key considerations are the school's K-8 structure, its substantial resources, and its need to address attendance and class size to improve overall student outcomes.
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