Summary:
Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy is the sole elementary public charter school serving grades K-8 in the area, with 156 students enrolled. While the school's low student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is significantly better than the state average, its academic performance lags behind state benchmarks across multiple subjects and grade levels.
The school's test scores are consistently well below state averages, with only 27.8% of 5th graders proficient or better in science, compared to the state average of 63.4%. Similar gaps are seen in math and English language arts. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 42.9% is alarmingly high, much higher than the state average. Despite spending $10,979 per student, which is above the state average, the school is struggling to provide a high-quality education to its students.
Overall, the data suggests that Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy is a underperforming school that needs to address its academic and attendance challenges. Further analysis and targeted interventions may be necessary to improve student outcomes and ensure the school is meeting the needs of the community it serves.
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