Summary:
The King-Chavez Preparatory Academy District in San Diego contains a single middle school, King-Chavez Preparatory Academy, serving about 200 students in grades 6 through 8.
This school serves a community with high economic need, with over 92% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite a very high level of funding, spending nearly $20,000 per student, the school faces significant academic challenges. Its performance on state tests is consistently among the lowest in California, with proficiency rates in English, math, and science all far below state averages, and it has ranked in the bottom 5-6% of schools for the last three years.
Chronic absenteeism, at 22.3%, is higher than the state average, which is a known factor that can impact learning. The data shows that student performance in mathematics declines sharply from 6th to 8th grade. The district itself is ranked in the bottom 2% statewide, indicating these are systemic challenges. For parents, this suggests that while the school is well-funded, major interventions in instruction, curriculum, and student attendance are likely needed to improve academic outcomes for students.
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