Summary:
This analysis focuses on the single Maple Elementary school in the Maple Elementary district in Shafter, California, a K-8 school serving 287 students for the 2024-2025 year.
Maple Elementary stands out for its exceptionally strong student attendance, with a chronic absenteeism rate of just 7.0% compared to the state average of 19.4%. Academically, the school performs above California averages across all core subjects, with particular strength in middle grades; for example, 6th graders achieved 73.3% proficiency in English and 70% in math. The school has shown consistent improvement, rising to the 68th percentile in statewide rankings over the past three years.
Interesting findings include the school's success in serving a population where over 60% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, achieving above-average results. Performance varies by grade, with a noted opportunity to strengthen 3rd-grade math instruction, while science scores, though above average, trail its own results in English and math. The school's efficient use of resources, with a 24:1 student-teacher ratio, and its K-8 structure, which may support student continuity, appear to be contributing factors to its positive trajectory.
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