Summary:
The Cox Academy District in Oakland, California, consists of a single elementary school, Cox Academy, serving 446 students in grades K-5.
This school demonstrates a notable strength in student engagement, with a chronic absenteeism rate of just 7.7%, which is significantly better than the California state average. However, academic performance remains a key challenge, as the school's proficiency rates in English, math, and science are all below state averages, resulting in a consistent low state ranking. There is positive momentum, as its statewide percentile rank has improved over the last three years. Performance varies considerably by grade, with 4th-grade scores showing the largest gaps, while 3rd-grade scores are closest to state benchmarks.
With 87% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school serves a community with high economic need. The district spends about $11,700 per student, and the student-teacher ratio is 23 to 1. The significant contrast between strong attendance and lower academic achievement suggests that while students are regularly present, there may be opportunities to better translate that engagement into learning outcomes through targeted instructional support.
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