Summary:
The STEM Preparatory Elementary District in Los Angeles contains a single school, STEM Preparatory Elementary, serving grades K-5 with 303 students, most of whom come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
This school faces significant academic challenges, with proficiency rates in English, math, and science all below California state averages; its science scores are less than half the state rate, which is notable given its STEM-focused name. However, the school shows a positive trend, improving its statewide ranking from the 26th to the 34th percentile over the past three years. A concerning issue is the high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.9%, which is well above the state average and can be a major barrier to learning.
Despite spending over $23,000 per student, the school has a high student-teacher ratio and continues to underperform, suggesting resources may not be effectively reaching the classroom. For parents, this indicates a school with substantial financial support and recent improvement momentum, but one that still struggles with core academic outcomes and student attendance compared to schools across the state.
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