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Marconi Learning Academy
About Marconi Learning Academy
As a compact all-grades campus in Sacramento, California, Marconi Learning Academy serves 464 students from grades K through 12, overseen by Marconi Learning Academy District. That puts it 23% below the typical public school in California, which averages around 602 students.
Operationally, Marconi Learning Academy answers to Marconi Learning Academy District, which sets policy, hires staff, and reports enrollment to the state.
In terms of school funding signals, On paper, Marconi Learning Academy has 12 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 38.4:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 18.6:1 average. About 89% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. Set against Sacramento County (around 63%), the school's rate is noticeably above typical.
Zooming out to the county, the surrounding county (Sacramento County) records that the typical household earns roughly $92,175 per year, roughly 34% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 9%. In all, Sacramento County runs 387 public schools (combined enrollment of about 259,342 students), of which Marconi Learning Academy is one.
Nearest neighbor: Dyer-Kelly Elementary, around 0.5 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.
Geographically, the school is in a residential area. As a public charter, Marconi Learning Academy runs on public funding but with greater curricular and operational autonomy than a typical district school.
On this page, the feed for Marconi Learning Academy typically covers classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Members of the school community can share what they know.
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