Summary:
The Edison-Bethune Charter Academy District in Fresno contains a single elementary school, Edison-Bethune Charter Academy, serving grades K-6 with 368 students, nearly all of whom qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
This school shows a promising upward trend, having improved its statewide ranking over the past few years and earning two stars in the latest report. It demonstrates particular strength in foundational skills, with its third graders outperforming state averages in both English and math. However, academic performance overall remains below state averages, with a notably large gap in science proficiency, and chronic absenteeism is higher than the state average.
Despite these challenges, the school is a site of significant investment, with per-student spending well above typical levels. The pattern of stronger early-grade performance suggests effective early instruction, though sustaining that growth into the upper grades is an area for continued focus. For parents, the school represents a high-need, high-investment environment that is showing measurable improvement and notable success in building core skills for its youngest students.
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