Summary:
The city of Denair, California is home to 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. The schools in this area display a wide range of performance, with some standout high-achieving schools and others struggling to meet state standards.
The Gratton Charter school stands out as a top performer, consistently ranking in the top 15% of California elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating. This public charter school for grades K-8 boasts excellent test scores, with 75-85% of students proficient or better in English and Math, as well as very low chronic absenteeism at 0%. In contrast, the Denair Elementary Charter Academy has a lower statewide ranking but a more diverse student population, with 52% Hispanic and 38% White students, as well as a relatively high 51.5% free/reduced lunch rate.
The Denair High school has a respectable 84.6% 4-year graduation rate, while the alternative Denair Charter Academy struggles with a much lower 65.3% graduation rate and a high 23.6% dropout rate. Overall, the data reveals a tale of two school systems in Denair - the high-performing Gratton schools and the lower-performing Denair Unified district schools, suggesting the need to further investigate the factors contributing to these differences.
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