Summary:
The Ackerman Charter district consists of a single high-performing K-8 charter school, Bowman Charter, located in Auburn, California, serving 606 students.
Bowman Charter stands out for its strong and consistent academic performance, maintaining a 4-star rating for three consecutive years. The school significantly outperforms California state averages in all core subjects, with its science scores being particularly exceptional—nearly double the state average. A major strength is the school's remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of 6.5%, which is only one-third of the state average and suggests a positive and engaging school environment.
While excelling overall, performance varies by grade level, with 5th graders showing especially high proficiency. The school serves a diverse socioeconomic population effectively, maintaining these strong results with a per-student spending figure near the state average. Although its statewide ranking percentile has slightly decreased in recent years, Bowman Charter remains a top-tier institution within the Ackerman Charter district, demonstrating a successful model of charter education.
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