Summary:
This analysis focuses on the single Washington Colony Elementary school, a K-8 campus serving 414 students that also operates as its own Washington Colony Elementary district in Fresno, California.
Washington Colony Elementary shows significant variation in performance across different grades and subjects. While its 5th grade English Language Arts proficiency matches the state average, the school struggles most with 8th grade math, where proficiency is less than half the state average. Overall, the school's academic results are below state averages in all core subjects, with the largest gap in mathematics. A concerning trend is the school's decline in statewide ranking over the past three years, dropping from the 62nd to the 48th percentile and losing a star rating.
The school operates with adequate resources, spending over $28,000 per student and maintaining a student-teacher ratio near 18-to-1, which is close to the state average. It serves a student population with high economic need, with nearly 90% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite the academic challenges, the school's chronic absenteeism rate is virtually identical to the state average, indicating attendance is not a disproportionate issue. For parents, this profile suggests a school that may require targeted support, particularly in middle school math and science, while managing the complex needs of its community.
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