Summary:
The El Sol Santa Ana Science and Arts Academy District in Santa Ana contains a single K-8 school, El Sol Santa Ana Science and Arts Academy, serving 980 students with a consistent 3-star rating.
This school shows a clear pattern of students gaining strength in core subjects as they advance. While third-grade performance in English and math is below the state average, by seventh and eighth grade, students outperform the state significantly in these subjects. However, science results are mixed, with fifth-grade proficiency notably low but eighth-grade results strong. The school excels in student attendance, with a chronic absenteeism rate nearly half the state average, which is a positive indicator of engagement.
With over half of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school supports its community to achieve at or above state averages in most areas. It spends more per student than many schools and maintains a stable performance record. For parents, the key takeaways are the school's effective support for older students, excellent attendance culture, and consistent overall quality, with opportunities to strengthen early-grade foundations and middle-grade science.
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