Darnall Charter District

The Darnall Charter District in San Diego, California, is home to a single elementary school, Darnall Charter, which serves grades K-8 with a total enrollment of 467 students. The school's student population is predominantly Hispanic (80.09%), with a significant percentage of economically disadvantaged students (77.52% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch).

Darnall Charter's academic performance is a concern, with consistently low proficiency rates on standardized tests in both English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics, often falling well below the state averages. The school's overall performance, as measured by the SchoolDigger ranking, has declined over the past few years, from a ranking of 3565 out of 5789 California elementary schools in 2018-2019 to a ranking of 4495 out of 5848 in 2022-2023, with a corresponding decrease in its star rating from 2 to 1. Additionally, the school faces a high chronic absenteeism rate of 37.3%, which is significantly higher than the state average.

The data suggests that Darnall Charter District is struggling to provide a high-quality education to its students, and the school faces significant challenges in addressing the needs of its predominantly minority and economically disadvantaged population. Addressing the low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and other issues will be crucial for the school to improve and better serve its community.