Is Global Learning Charter a good school?

Global Learning Charter ranks 4381 st of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Global Learning Charter?

In the 2023-24 school year, 436 students attended Global Learning Charter.

What is the racial makeup of Global Learning Charter?

Students at Global Learning Charter are 87% Hispanic, 7% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

Global Learning Charter

Summary:

Global Learning Charter is a public charter elementary school serving 429 students in grades K-8 in Visalia, CA, which is part of the Visalia Unified school district.

While Global Learning Charter has a smaller student-teacher ratio of 21.2 compared to nearby schools, it faces significant challenges. The school has seen a sharp increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 9.5% in 2018-2019 to 37.4% in 2021-2022, which is much higher than the district and state averages as well as nearby schools like Conyer Elementary (28.6%), Riverway Elementary (20.2%), and Shannon Ranch Elementary (15.9%). Additionally, Global Learning Charter consistently underperforms the district and state averages in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts and Mathematics, with only 34.27% of students proficient or better in ELA and 17.81% in Mathematics, compared to 43.55% and 27.98% for the district, respectively.

The school also serves a predominantly low-income population, with 81.12% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which is higher than nearby schools. While the challenges faced by Global Learning Charter are significant, the school's charter status and smaller student-teacher ratio suggest that it may have the flexibility and resources to implement targeted interventions and strategies to improve student outcomes. Collaboration with higher-performing nearby schools, such as Shannon Ranch Elementary and Manuel F. Hernandez, could also provide valuable insights and best practices to help address the school's performance gaps.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

1051 Robin Dr.
Visalia, CA 93291-1835

(559) 730-7788

District: Visalia Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
4381^st of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $62,974

Student/teacher ratio: 22.3

Number of students: 436

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

87.2%

White:

7.1%

Two or more races:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 77.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Global Learning Charter ranks worse than 74.7% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 21^st among 27 ranked elementary schools in the Visalia Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.77. (See more...)

Compare Details Global Learning Charter ranks worse than 66.7% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.07. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (87.2%), White (7.1%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 77.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Global Learning Charter is 22.3, which is the 7^th best among 27 elementary schools in the Visalia Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Global Learning Charter employs 19.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Global Learning Charter is $62,974, which is the highest among 27 elementary schools in the Visalia Unified School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Global Learning Charter:

SchoolDigger ranks Global Learning Charter 4381^st of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Global Learning Charter in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks Global Learning Charter 1853^rd of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Global Learning Charter in the ranking list.)

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Visalia Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Visalia Unified 894^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Global Learning Charter

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Global Learning Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	25.18	4340^th	5789	25.0%
2022	19.45	4910^th	5883	16.5%
2023	18.41	5006^th	5874	14.8%
2024	24.77	4381^st	5862	25.3%

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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Global Learning Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	25.94	2786^th	3275	14.9%
2022	42.37	1651^st	3311	50.1%
2023	29.40	2576^th	3250	20.7%
2024	46.66	1378^th	3160	56.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Global Learning Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	33.82	3581^st	5173	30.8%
2022	20.33	4626^th	5264	12.1%
2023	21.02	4633^rd	5374	13.8%
2024	28.39	4107^th	5511	25.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Global Learning Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	29.82	3840^th	5492	30.1%
2022	22.16	4497^th	5635	20.2%
2023	20.73	4631^st	5617	17.6%
2024	25.58	4185^th	5605	25.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Global Learning Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	22.45	4431^st	5510	19.6%
2022	19.18	4791^st	5663	15.4%
2023	17.25	4978^th	5650	11.9%
2024	25.64	4212^th	5636	25.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Global Learning Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	27.60	3857^th	4963	22.3%
2022	26.81	3975^th	5084	21.8%
2023	26.61	3986^th	5098	21.8%
2024	34.33	3393^rd	5102	33.5%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Global Learning Charter

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Rank History for all middle school students at Global Learning Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	18.96	2226^th	2715	18.0%
2022	17.46	2331^st	2740	14.9%
2023	24.91	2056^th	2802	26.6%
2024	29.07	1853^rd	2777	33.3%

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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Global Learning Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	42.83	661^st	1529	56.8%
2024	51.25	426^th	1477	71.2%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Global Learning Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	21.49	1979^th	2369	16.5%
2022	21.48	2045^th	2458	16.8%
2023	30.21	1757^th	2549	31.1%
2024	33.19	1641^st	2575	36.3%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Global Learning Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	20.83	2040^th	2509	18.7%
2023	27.16	1780^th	2547	30.1%
2024	32.06	1600^th	2546	37.2%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Global Learning Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	20.50	1968^th	2407	18.2%
2022	19.15	2094^th	2527	17.1%
2023	22.80	1963^rd	2558	23.3%
2024	25.38	1852^nd	2547	27.3%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Global Learning Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	20.27	1885^th	2213	14.8%
2022	22.18	1933^rd	2359	18.1%
2023	32.54	1541^st	2391	35.5%
2024	37.83	1373^rd	2383	42.4%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Global Learning Charter

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2018	41	3	16	294	0	13	367
2019	52	5	16	336	1	9	419
2020	58	5	16	342	1	10	432
2021	37	4	17	358	1	10	427
2022	35	5	14	340	1	7	402
2023	31	8	11	368	1	10	429
2024	31	8	6	380	1	10	436

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Global Learning Charter

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	367	11.0	33.3	84.7
2019	419	16.6	25.2	79.2
2020	432	n/a	n/a	78.9
2021	427	20.3	20.9	78
2022	402	19.3	20.7	78.1
2023	429	20.2	21.2	81.1
2024	436	19.5	22.3	77.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Global Learning Charter

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	367	11.0	33.3	84.7
2019	419	16.6	25.2	79.2
2020	432	n/a	n/a	78.9
2021	427	20.3	20.9	78
2022	402	19.3	20.7	78.1
2023	429	20.2	21.2	81.1
2024	436	19.5	22.3	77.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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