Summary:
The OCS - South District in Altadena, California, contains a single K-8 elementary school, OCS - South, serving 392 students with a mixed-income population where about 29% qualify for free or reduced lunch.
OCS - South is a strong academic performer, with student proficiency rates well above state averages in English Language Arts (67%), Math (53%), and Science (56%). The school excels particularly in 8th grade English, where over 84% of students are proficient. However, performance varies significantly by grade, with a notable dip in 6th grade math proficiency to just 22%, indicating a potential area for instructional focus.
Despite its solid academic outcomes, a key challenge for the school is a chronic absenteeism rate of 31.5%, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school's statewide ranking has also slightly declined from the 85th to the 77th percentile over the past two years. With moderate per-student spending, the school demonstrates efficient use of resources to achieve above-average results, positioning it as a good option for families in the area seeking strong academics.
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