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Championship Academy Of Distinction At Hollywood is a public charter elementary school serving 327 students in grades K-5 in Hollywood, Florida, which is part of the Broward school district. While the school faces several challenges, including high chronic absenteeism, low academic performance, and a high percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, it also has some unique characteristics that set it apart from nearby schools.
One key metric that differentiates this school is its chronic absenteeism rate, which has seen a significant increase from 4% in 2018-2019 to 41.7% in 2022-2023, much higher than the state and district averages. Additionally, the school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is significantly below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2022-2023, only 13% of 5th graders were proficient in science, compared to 46% in the district and 51% statewide. The school also has a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 77.68% in 2022-2023, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools, such as Hollywood Hills Elementary School (36.63%) and Bridgeprep Academy Of Hollywood Hills (89.05%).
Despite these challenges, Championship Academy Of Distinction At Hollywood has some unique characteristics. The school's student population is predominantly Hispanic (54.74%) and African American (34.25%), with a smaller percentage of White (9.17%) and Asian (0.92%) students, which is different from some of the nearby schools that have a higher percentage of White and Asian students. Additionally, the school's spending per student has fluctuated over the years, ranging from $7,778 to $9,165 per student, which is lower than the spending at some nearby schools, such as Watkins Elementary ($16,196 per student) and West Hollywood Elementary ($13,581 per student).
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