Summary:
The ISANA Nascent Academy District in Los Angeles, California, contains a single elementary school, ISANA Nascent Academy, which serves students from kindergarten through 8th grade.
ISANA Nascent Academy faces significant academic challenges, consistently receiving the state's lowest 1-star rating and performing below California averages in English, math, and science. Math scores are a particular concern, with only 16.88% of students proficient compared to the state average of 37.3%. However, the school has shown recent improvement, moving from the 10th percentile of state schools last year to the 19th percentile this year, and its 8th graders are nearly at the state average in English, demonstrating potential for higher achievement.
Key factors influencing the school's performance include a chronic absenteeism rate of 29.3%, which is much higher than the state average, and serves a student population where nearly 95% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Interestingly, the school spends more per student than the California average, indicating that resources are available but may need to be targeted more effectively. For families, the high absenteeism rate and low math scores are critical areas to consider, though the recent upward trend in ranking and strong 8th-grade English results suggest the school is capable of progress.
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