Summary:
The city of Acton, California is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 2 alternative schools. The schools in this area demonstrate a range of academic performance, with some standout schools like iLEAD Hybrid and Vasquez High showing impressive graduation rates and test scores, while others like Meadowlark Elementary and High Desert have higher chronic absenteeism rates and lower academic performance.
The two alternative schools, iLEAD Hybrid and iLEAD Online, stand out with their high graduation rates of 88% and 91.3% respectively, well above the state average of 85%. iLEAD Hybrid also excels in English Language Arts and Science proficiency, though its Math scores lag behind. In contrast, Vasquez High has an impressive 97.4% graduation rate but struggles with lower Math and Science proficiency compared to the state.
The data also reveals significant disparities in chronic absenteeism rates, with Meadowlark Elementary at 57.9% and Vasquez High and High Desert both exceeding 44%. These high rates likely contribute to the lower academic performance observed at these schools. Additionally, the schools serve student populations with a wide range of free/reduced lunch rates, from 45.23% to 64.05%, indicating that many students in the Acton area come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, which may impact their educational outcomes.
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