Summary:
This analysis covers Lake Elementary, the single K-8 school in the Lake Elementary district in Orland, California, serving 196 students.
Lake Elementary shows significant academic strengths, particularly in English Language Arts, where its overall proficiency of 65.9% is well above the state average. Certain grades excel, with 6th and 8th grade ELA proficiency near 90%. The school also maintains an exceptional chronic absenteeism rate of just 4%, far below the state average, indicating a strong culture of attendance and engagement. However, performance is inconsistent across subjects and grades; while 3rd grade math is outstanding at 81% proficiency, 5th and 7th grade math scores are notably low, and overall science performance, though above average, has room for growth.
Despite outperforming state averages in all core subjects, the school's statewide ranking recently dropped from the 73rd to the 64th percentile, resulting in a lower star rating. This suggests that while the school is effective in many areas, it faces specific challenges, especially in middle-grade mathematics. With per-student spending above $15,000, the school has resources to address these gaps. For parents, Lake Elementary offers a generally strong academic environment with excellent attendance, but targeted support may be needed for students in grades with weaker performance trends.
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