Summary:
The Astronaut Jose' M. Hernandez Academy District in Stockton, California, consists of a single K-8 elementary school, Astronaut Jose' M. Hernandez Academy, serving 214 students in a high-needs community where nearly two-thirds qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
This school shows a promising trajectory, having significantly improved its statewide ranking over the past two years, moving from the bottom 10% of all schools to the 30th percentile. It also benefits from a high level of investment, spending considerably more per student than the California average. However, academic performance remains a challenge, with proficiency rates in English, math, and science generally below state averages, and a critical issue with chronic absenteeism that affects over a third of its students.
Notable strengths include 3rd-grade math and English scores that are approaching the state average, and 5th-grade science that slightly exceeds it. The analysis reveals a concerning pattern where student performance, particularly in math and science, drops sharply in the upper elementary and middle school grades. This suggests families should investigate the specific academic support and programs available for students as they progress, and understand the school's strategies for improving attendance, which is a major factor influencing student success.
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