Summary:
This analysis covers the single middle school, Team Charter Academy, serving grades 6-8 in the Team Charter Academy District in Stockton, California, which faces significant academic challenges despite a high level of per-student funding.
Team Charter Academy is consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of all California middle schools, with student proficiency rates far below state averages, particularly in mathematics where only 6.67% of students are proficient. The school serves a student population where 94% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, and it struggles with a chronic absenteeism rate of 33.8%, which is much higher than the state average and likely impacts learning. Notably, the school's academic performance has declined over the past three years, moving from a 1-star to a 0-star rating.
A key finding is the disconnect between the school's substantial resources and its outcomes; per-student spending is over $21,000, which is well above the state average, yet results remain poor. The mathematics scores are especially concerning, with 7th-grade proficiency at an extremely low 1.64%. For parents, this indicates the school is grappling with deep-seated instructional or operational challenges that high funding alone has not yet resolved, necessitating a close look at specific support programs and improvement plans in place for students.
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