Summary:
The Astronaut Jose' M. Hernandez Academy District in Stockton contains a single K-8 school, Astronaut Jose' M. Hernandez Academy, serving 214 students.
This school has shown impressive improvement in its statewide ranking over the last few years, moving from the bottom 10% of schools to the top 30%. However, test scores in English and math are currently below state averages, with performance varying greatly by grade. For instance, third graders perform relatively well, especially in math, while middle school grades face significant academic challenges. A notable bright spot is fifth-grade science, where students outperform the state average.
Key challenges for the school include a chronic absenteeism rate that is nearly double the state average, which can severely impact learning. Despite spending more per student than the California average, these academic and attendance hurdles persist. For parents, the school's recent upward trajectory is promising, but the wide variation in performance across grades and the high absenteeism are important factors to consider.
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