Summary:
Andrew J Brown Academy is the sole elementary public charter school serving grades K-8 in this area, with 570 students. The school's academic performance is a significant concern, with test scores well below state averages across all subject areas and grade levels. For example, in 2024-2025, only 19.49% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of over 40% for the same grades. Math and science proficiency rates are also very low at the school.
Contributing factors to the school's poor academic outcomes include a high chronic absenteeism rate of 17.8% and the fact that 92.46% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a predominantly low-income student population. Despite relatively high spending of $16,010 per student, the school's performance appears to be declining over time, with lower proficiency rates in 2024-2025 compared to the previous year.
Addressing the underlying issues at Andrew J Brown Academy, such as chronic absenteeism and the socioeconomic challenges faced by the student population, will be crucial for improving the school's outcomes and providing a high-quality education for the community it serves.
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