Summary:
Grass Valley Elementary is a single-school district serving middle school students, with Lyman Gilmore Middle educating approximately 464 students in grades 5 through 8 in the Grass Valley Elementary area.
Lyman Gilmore Middle faces significant academic challenges, with its proficiency rates in English Language Arts (36.88%) and Mathematics (23.95%) falling below both district and state averages. A particularly concerning trend is the sharp decline in 7th-grade English scores, which are significantly lower than other grades. The school's statewide ranking has also dropped over the past three years, moving from a 3-star to a 2-star rating. However, the school shows a relative strength in Science, where its performance is nearly on par with state averages.
A major factor likely impacting student achievement is the high rate of chronic absenteeism, at 26.7%, which is notably higher than the state average. The school serves a high-need population, with over 73% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. While per-student spending is moderate, the combination of academic performance gaps and high absenteeism indicates areas requiring targeted support and intervention to improve student outcomes.
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