Summary:
The Blue Oak Charter District in Chico contains a single K-8 school, Blue Oak Charter, serving 219 students with a per-student spending above the state average at $20,099.
While the school offers the continuity of a K-8 program, its academic performance has declined in recent years, now ranking in the 45th percentile statewide with proficiency rates below California averages in English, math, and science. A significant challenge is chronic absenteeism, affecting 35.5% of students, which is nearly double the state average and likely impacts learning. The school also shows dramatic variability in performance between grades, with 5th grade excelling in science but 6th grade struggling severely in math, indicating inconsistent outcomes across different levels.
For parents, the data suggests Blue Oak Charter faces clear academic and attendance challenges but also has strengths to build upon, such as its above-average funding and the potential benefits of its K-8 structure. Key areas for improvement include addressing the root causes of high absenteeism and providing targeted support for subjects and grades, like 6th-grade math, where performance is critically low.
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