Summary:
The Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena District contains a single middle school, Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena, which serves grades 6 through 8 with a focus on environmental education and serves a student population with high economic need.
This charter school shows a promising trend of steady improvement, having moved from the 31st to the 47th percentile in statewide rankings over the past three years. Its academic performance is mixed: while its English Language Arts and Math scores are relatively close to the state average, there is a notable and concerning gap in Science proficiency. The school invests significantly more funding per student than the typical California public school, which may support its specialized programs.
Key areas for parents to consider include the school's challenges with chronic absenteeism, which is higher than the state average, and the varying performance by grade level, with 8th-grade English scores dropping significantly. The school's environmental focus does not currently translate to higher science achievement, which is an important point of inquiry. Overall, the school serves its community with substantial resources and shows positive momentum, though specific academic and attendance hurdles remain.
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