Summary:
Academia Moderna District in Walnut Park, California, contains a single elementary school, Academia Moderna, serving grades K-5 with 408 students, which consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in the state.
This school faces significant challenges, with student proficiency rates in English, math, and science all far below state averages. A particularly concerning trend is the sharp decline in math skills; while about 26% of third graders are proficient, that number drops to just 11% by fifth grade. In contrast, reading skills show some improvement in the upper grades. The school also struggles with a chronic absenteeism rate of 29%, which is much higher than the state average and is a major factor affecting student learning.
Despite these academic struggles, the Academia Moderna District spends over $22,000 per student, which is above the typical California funding level. This indicates that resources are available, but the data suggests a need to closely examine how those resources are used to improve teaching, especially in math, and to address attendance barriers. For parents, this overview highlights a school in a high-needs community that requires targeted support and intervention to help students succeed.
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