Summary:
This analysis covers the single elementary school within the Para Los Ninos Charter District in Los Angeles, California, which serves grades K-5 with 301 students in a district ranked in the bottom 16% statewide.
Para Los Ninos Charter has experienced a dramatic one-year decline, falling from the 62nd to the 24th percentile in statewide rankings. Academic performance is below state averages, with only 31% proficient in English, 26% in math, and 13% in science. A major concern is the chronic absenteeism rate of 30.4%, which is significantly higher than the state average and directly impacts learning.
Despite spending approximately $38,000 per student—more than double the state average—the school's academic outcomes have fallen sharply. Performance varies by grade, with 4th graders performing closest to state averages while 3rd and 5th graders show larger gaps. Serving a population where 88% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, the school faces significant challenges that require urgent attention to attendance, resource allocation, and instructional consistency to reverse its recent decline.
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