Summary:
The city of Indio, California is home to 19 schools, including 11 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 4 high schools, serving students from diverse backgrounds in the Desert Sands Unified and Coachella Valley Unified school districts. While the schools share some common challenges, such as high rates of free and reduced-price lunch eligibility and chronic absenteeism, a few standout institutions demonstrate the potential for academic excellence in the area.
Shadow Hills High School stands out with the highest statewide ranking among Indio's high schools, the best 4-year graduation rate at 95.1%, and the lowest dropout rate at 2.1%. At the elementary level, Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International Studies boasts the highest statewide ranking and the strongest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Among the middle schools, Indio Middle School has the lowest student-teacher ratio, which may contribute to its relatively stronger performance.
However, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the schools, with some institutions lagging behind considerably. Addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism, which ranges from 24.3% at Amelia Earhart Elementary to 76.8% at Amistad High (Continuation), and providing targeted support to address the socioeconomic challenges faced by many families in the Indio community will be crucial in ensuring the success of all students in the area.
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