Summary:
The Alpha: Blanca Alvarado District in San Jose contains one K-8 school, Alpha: Blanca Alvarado, serving 500 students.
This school faces significant academic challenges, with its statewide ranking falling sharply from the 22nd to the 9th percentile over three years, placing it well below average. Proficiency rates in English, math, and science are roughly half the state averages, with 6th-grade math proficiency being a particular concern at under 8%. While per-student spending is relatively high, the school also contends with a chronic absenteeism rate of 27%, which is substantially above the state average and is a major barrier to student success.
Despite these struggles, the data shows some variation across grades; 8th graders perform relatively better than younger students, though still below state standards. The school's high rate of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch indicates it serves a community with significant economic needs. For parents, this suggests the school requires substantial improvement and that understanding its specific support programs and attendance initiatives will be crucial.
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