Summary:
The Madera Unified School District in California encompasses 28 schools, including 18 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 6 high schools, and 1 alternative school, serving students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance and other key metrics across the district, with some schools standing out as top performers while others face significant challenges.
Madera High School emerges as the district's top-performing high school, boasting the highest statewide ranking, the best test scores, and the highest graduation rate. In contrast, Mountain Vista High lags behind, with the lowest 11th-grade English Language Arts/Literacy proficiency rate. Among the elementary schools, James Monroe Elementary stands out with the highest test scores and the lowest chronic absenteeism rate, while La Vina Elementary is the top-performing K-8 school.
The data also reveals a strong correlation between a school's academic performance and the socioeconomic status of its student population, as measured by free/reduced lunch eligibility. The schools with the highest percentages of low-income students generally have the lowest test scores and other academic outcomes. Additionally, the district's alternative schools, such as Duane E. Furman Independent Study and Ripperdan Community Day, face significant challenges, with high chronic absenteeism rates and low graduation rates compared to the traditional high schools. The Madera Unified School District may need to prioritize targeted interventions and support to address these disparities and ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students.
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