Summary:
Chatom Union contains one elementary school, Chatom Elementary, serving about 390 students in grades K-5 in Turlock, California.
Parents will find that Chatom Elementary has notable strengths, particularly in mathematics where students outperform both the Chatom Union district and California state averages. The school also fosters an exceptional culture of attendance, with a chronic absenteeism rate far below the state average, which is a strong foundation for learning. However, the school faces a significant challenge in science, where proficiency rates are well below average, and a concerning pattern shows a sharp drop in performance across all subjects by 5th grade.
Overall, the school demonstrates it can achieve academic success in core areas while serving a community where many families face economic disadvantages. The recent state rankings have been variable, but the very low absenteeism and math success are positive indicators. For improvement, the school will likely need to focus resources and strategies on boosting science education and supporting students through the upper elementary grades.
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