Summary:
Stratford, California, is served by a single public school, Stratford Elementary, a K-8 school enrolling 294 students within the Central Union Elementary district.
Stratford Elementary shows promising momentum, having significantly improved its statewide ranking from the 23rd to the 38th percentile in just one year. The school excels in student attendance, with a chronic absenteeism rate of only 4.2%, far below the state average. However, academic performance is mixed; while the 5th grade class performs strongly, overall proficiency in English, math, and science remains below both district and state averages, indicating a need for more consistent outcomes across all grade levels.
With over three-quarters of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school serves a community with high economic need, yet it benefits from substantial per-student funding. The gap between the school's performance and the higher averages for the Central Union Elementary district suggests unique local challenges. For parents, the key takeaways are the school's remarkable attendance record, clear recent improvement, and the variability in performance between different grade levels.
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