Summary:
The city of Bermuda Dunes, California is home to a single standout elementary school, James Monroe Elementary, which serves students from kindergarten through 5th grade. This school consistently outperforms the Desert Sands Unified School District and the state of California in academic assessments, with 57.73% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to 37.94% for the district and 42.96% for the state.
James Monroe Elementary is a diverse school, with a student population that is 61.62% Hispanic, 26.51% White, 3.1% Asian, and 1.89% African American. The school has a relatively high percentage of students (63.68%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant level of economic need among the student population. Despite this, the school maintains a strong academic performance, ranking in the top 30% of California elementary schools.
While James Monroe Elementary is a standout school, it has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from 440th out of 5,789 California elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 1,734th out of 5,848 in 2022-2023. Additionally, the school has a chronic absenteeism rate of 28.7%, which is an area of concern that may require further investigation and targeted interventions to address the underlying causes and improve student attendance.
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