Summary:
Essence Preparatory Charter School is the sole elementary school located in the Essence Preparatory Charter School district in San Antonio, Texas, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade. Based on the available data, this school is performing significantly below the state average, ranking in the bottom 5% of Texas elementary schools for the past two academic years.
The school's academic performance is a major concern, with proficiency rates in reading, math, science, and social studies all falling well short of the state averages. For example, reading proficiency ranges from 21.62% to 44.12% at Essence Preparatory Charter School, compared to the state average of 51.69% to 57.83%. Similarly, math proficiency rates at the school are between 0% and 16.67%, far below the state's 31.12% to 46.24% range. With nearly 80% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school faces additional challenges in supporting its economically disadvantaged population.
Given the consistently low performance and significant gaps in student achievement, Essence Preparatory Charter School may be a candidate for targeted interventions or support from the district or state to help improve educational outcomes for its students. The data suggests the need for substantial improvements to provide a high-quality education and better prepare students for future success.
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