Summary:
The Empowering Possibilities International Charter District consists of a single K-8 charter school, Empowering Possibilities International Charter, serving 426 students in West Sacramento.
This school shows a remarkable and consistent pattern of improvement, having risen from the 13th percentile in the state three years ago to the 38th percentile this year, moving from a 1-star to a 2-star rating. Notably, its overall mathematics performance now essentially matches the state average, with standout strength in 6th-grade math where over half of students are proficient. However, performance varies significantly by grade; while 6th grade excels, 5th grade struggles in math and science, and 3rd grade faces challenges in English. Science proficiency overall is an area for growth, as it trails the state average by a considerable margin.
Families should note the school serves a population with high economic need and faces a chronic absenteeism rate above the state average, which may impact learning. The substantial per-student spending and the school's autonomous charter structure appear to be supporting its positive trajectory. For parents, the key takeaways are the school's demonstrated capacity for rapid academic growth and its particular strength in middle-grade mathematics, balanced by the need to address inconsistencies across grade levels and subjects.
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