Summary:
The Montague Charter Academy District in Pacoima, California, contains a single elementary school, Montague Charter Academy, serving grades K-5 with 852 students, which has shown significant recent improvement in its statewide ranking.
Montague Charter Academy stands out for its strength in mathematics, where student proficiency exceeds the California state average, a notable achievement given that over 84% of students are economically disadvantaged. The school jumped from a 2-star to a 3-star rating in one year, moving from the 42nd to the 52nd percentile statewide, indicating effective recent changes. However, performance varies by subject, with English Language Arts slightly below and Science significantly below state averages, and chronic absenteeism at 25.4% is higher than the state rate.
For parents, the school demonstrates a clear positive trajectory with strong math instruction and substantial per-student resources. Key areas to watch are the school's efforts to improve science scores and address student attendance, which could further boost overall achievement. The grade-level data shows 4th graders performing well, while 5th-grade scores dip, suggesting a focus on supporting students in upper elementary grades to maintain progress as they prepare for middle school.
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