Summary:
This analysis examines 16 elementary schools (grades K-5) within the Redlands Unified School District in California, revealing significant variation in performance and student experience across the district.
Standout high-performing schools include Mariposa Elementary (ranked highest in the district), Cram Elementary (with remarkably low chronic absenteeism), and Kimberly Elementary (strongest in math). Schools like Highland Grove Elementary and Judson & Brown Elementary also perform well. In contrast, Lugonia Elementary and Franklin Elementary face the greatest challenges, with the lowest academic rankings and highest chronic absenteeism rates.
Key district-wide insights show a strong link between chronic absenteeism and academic performance, with schools below 16% absenteeism generally outperforming those above 22%. Math proficiency tends to decline in higher grades across most schools, and science scores are the weakest subject area overall. While the district averages slightly exceed state averages in English, math, and science, the gap between its highest and lowest-performing schools is substantial, indicating opportunities for sharing successful strategies.
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