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AeroSTEM Academy is a public charter high school in Yuba City, California, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 133 students. The school has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic students compared to nearby schools.
Academically, AeroSTEM Academy faces some challenges. The school's performance on standardized tests, such as Smarter Balanced Assessments and CAST, is generally below the state averages across various grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2022-2023, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts/Literacy ranged from 16.67% to 45.83%, compared to the state averages of 44.16% to 47.44%. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 20.83% to 26.92%, compared to the state averages of 33.16% to 29.94%. However, the school's performance in Science, as measured by CAST, was slightly better than the state averages. Additionally, AeroSTEM Academy has a relatively low four-year graduation rate of 40.0% and a high dropout rate of 60.0% for the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than the nearby Lindhurst High (86.6%) and River Valley High (85.7%).
The school's challenges may be partly attributed to its high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 72.93% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. This factor, combined with the school's diverse student population, may present unique challenges and opportunities for AeroSTEM Academy. While the school's performance is generally lower than the nearby schools, its performance in Science is relatively better, and it serves a community with a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, which should be considered when evaluating the school's overall performance and identifying areas for improvement.
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