Summary:
The Aspire East Palo Alto Charter District contains a single elementary school, Aspire East Palo Alto Charter, which serves grades K-8 in the high-need community of East Palo Alto, California.
Aspire East Palo Alto Charter faces significant academic challenges, with student proficiency rates in English, math, and science substantially below California state averages. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 4% of all state schools for the last three years. Performance varies notably by grade, with some grades, like 5th grade in math, showing particularly low proficiency, while 3rd grade math and 8th grade English represent relative bright spots, though they still trail state averages.
Key factors for families to consider include a chronic absenteeism rate higher than the state average and a student population where over 90% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite spending over $20,000 per student, the school maintains a high student-teacher ratio. The school's persistent low ranking indicates systemic challenges, though a slight improvement in its percentile rank from the previous year may signal potential for progress.
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