Summary:
The city of Sun City, California has only one public elementary school, Ridgemoor Elementary, which serves grades K-5. The school's student population is predominantly Hispanic (58%), with significant representation from White (27.96%), Two or More Races (7.23%), African American (3.89%), and Asian (2.92%) students. Ridgemoor Elementary faces several challenges, including declining academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and a large proportion of students (64.95%) qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic disadvantage among the student population.
Academically, Ridgemoor Elementary's performance on standardized tests in English Language Arts and Mathematics is generally below the Menifee Union School District and state averages across grades 3-5. However, the school's 5th-grade proficiency rate in Science (33.91%) is slightly above the district (33.97%) and state (31.86%) averages. The school's student-teacher ratio of 24.7 is higher than 6 other elementary schools in the Menifee Union School District, which may contribute to the academic challenges.
The high chronic absenteeism rate of 27.6% at Ridgemoor Elementary is a significant concern, as it can negatively impact student learning and academic outcomes. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has dropped from 2167 out of 5789 California elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 2973 out of 5848 in 2022-2023, indicating a decline in academic performance relative to other schools in the state. These findings suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to address the school's challenges and improve student outcomes.
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