Summary:
The Lazear Charter Academy District consists of a single K-8 charter elementary school, Lazear Charter Academy, serving 490 students in Oakland, California.
This school shows notable strengths, particularly in science, where student proficiency significantly outpaces the state average, and in maintaining a low rate of chronic student absenteeism, which is less than half the state average. While performance in English and math is slightly below state averages, the school has demonstrated impressive improvement, climbing from the 38th to the 60th percentile in statewide rankings over the past three years. Performance varies by grade, with sixth graders showing particularly strong results in both core subjects.
Overall, Lazear Charter Academy is a school on a positive trajectory, achieving solid outcomes in science and attendance while serving a student population where a majority qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The consistent improvement suggests effective school practices are in place to support student learning.
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