Summary:
The Pacoima Charter Elementary District contains a single elementary school, Pacoima Charter Elementary, which serves a large enrollment of 831 students from kindergarten through 6th grade in a high-needs community.
This school shows a clear strength in building English Language Arts skills over time, with 6th graders scoring above the California state average—a notable achievement. However, mathematics performance is lower and more inconsistent across grade levels, indicating an area for potential growth. The school maintains a consistent performance ranking and operates with financial resources above the typical state average for elementary schools.
Key challenges include a chronic absenteeism rate higher than the state average, which can significantly impact learning, and a high student-to-teacher ratio. For parents, the school demonstrates effective literacy instruction, especially in the upper grades, but families should be aware of the attendance concerns and the variability in math outcomes when considering their child's educational needs.
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