Summary:
The PUC Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy District in San Fernando contains one middle school, PUC Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy, which serves 351 students in grades 6 through 8.
This school serves a community with high economic need and shows a consistent, though below-average, academic performance, ranking in the 40th percentile among California middle schools. While its English and math proficiency rates are below the state averages, it has demonstrated a positive trend, improving its statewide ranking over the past three years. A significant challenge is a chronic absenteeism rate of 30.5%, which is much higher than the state average and can impact student learning.
Notably, the school spends more per student than the state average. Performance varies by grade, with 7th graders performing closest to state standards in English, while 8th-grade math and science scores show the largest gaps. For parents, this indicates a school that is gradually improving while facing substantial attendance challenges, with academic support likely most needed in mathematics and for students transitioning into 8th grade.
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