Summary:
The Ravenswood City Elementary School District serves 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools and 1 middle school, in a predominantly Hispanic and low-income area. While the district's schools have some positive attributes, such as Costano Elementary having the lowest student-teacher ratio, the overall performance of the schools is concerning.
Across the district, the schools struggle with extremely low proficiency rates on state assessments, with the 3rd grade ELA average at just 4.17% proficient compared to the state average of 42.96%. Additionally, Costano Elementary has the highest chronic absenteeism rate in the district at 54.2%, which is significantly higher than the other schools. All 4 schools in the Ravenswood City Elementary district are ranked in the bottom 5-10% of schools in California, with 0 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger.
The high rates of poverty, as indicated by the free/reduced lunch percentages ranging from 80.19% to 86.8%, and the predominantly minority student populations suggest potential equity issues that may be contributing to the poor performance. Addressing the academic, resource, and systemic challenges faced by these schools should be a top priority for the district and community.
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