Summary:
The city of Winnetka, California is home to 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools and 1 middle school. The data reveals stark differences in academic performance, chronic absenteeism, socioeconomic factors, and racial diversity among these schools.
Citizens of the World Charter School West Valley stands out as the highest-performing school, with 80.43% of 3rd graders proficient or better in ELA and 67.39% in Math, significantly outperforming the state averages. However, the school also has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 37.3%. In contrast, Ingenium Charter Middle has the lowest academic performance, with only 25-26% of students proficient or better in ELA and 5.45-16.67% in Math, well below the state averages. This school also has a high free/reduced lunch rate of 63.19% and a chronic absenteeism rate of 36.6%.
The elementary schools, Stanley Mosk Elementary and Sunny Brae Avenue Elementary, have very high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 86.76% to 93.6%, indicating high-poverty student populations. These schools also have a predominantly Hispanic student population, with 0% white students. Addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism and socioeconomic challenges, as well as ensuring equitable access and opportunities for all students, regardless of their racial or ethnic background, could be crucial for improving educational outcomes in the Winnetka area.
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