Summary:
The New Los Angeles Charter District contains one middle school, New Los Angeles Charter, serving grades 6-8 in Los Angeles with a high-need student population where nearly 74% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
This school shows a clear strength in developing literacy skills, with English Language Arts performance improving each grade level and its 8th graders scoring above the state average. However, significant challenges exist in mathematics and science, where proficiency rates are well below state averages, indicating a need for stronger STEM instruction. The school's overall state ranking has declined recently, placing it in the 39th percentile, and it maintains a 2-star rating.
For parents, New Los Angeles Charter presents a mixed picture: it demonstrates an ability to help students make notable progress in reading and writing by 8th grade despite economic challenges, but math and science results are concerning. Chronic absenteeism is slightly higher than the state average, and the school's per-student spending is substantial, raising questions about how resources are targeted to improve outcomes.
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