Summary:
The N.E.W. Academy Canoga Park District consists of a single elementary school, N.E.W. Academy Canoga Park, serving grades K-5 with 399 students in the Canoga Park area.
This school serves a community with high economic need and focuses on Spanish language, but its students' academic performance is significantly below state averages in core subjects like English, math, and science. While spending per student is high, test scores show a concerning pattern where student proficiency declines in higher grades, especially in 5th grade math. However, the school has shown recent improvement in its statewide ranking and does a slightly better job than the state average at keeping chronic absenteeism low, which is a positive sign given the challenges many families face.
An interesting finding is that students perform relatively well in Spanish listening but struggle with Spanish reading and writing, suggesting a need for stronger academic literacy support in that language. Parents should note the school is actively working to improve, as seen in its ranking jump, but should be aware of the significant achievement gaps, particularly in science. The high per-student investment indicates resources are available, which could lead to further gains with targeted programs for upper grades and science education.
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