Summary:
The Westmorland Union Elementary district consists of a single school, Westmorland Elementary, which serves about 300 students in grades K-8 in a high-need community.
Westmorland Elementary faces significant academic challenges, with student proficiency in English, math, and science well below state averages. A major concern is chronic absenteeism, with about 34% of students missing too much school, which is nearly double the state rate and strongly impacts learning. While the school's statewide ranking improved slightly this year, its performance has been volatile and remains in the lower percentiles compared to all California schools.
Despite these outcomes, the school is funded at a very high level, spending nearly $30,000 per student, which is substantially more than the state average. This highlights a complex situation where significant resources are available, but the school struggles with attendance and academic achievement. For parents, understanding the school's efforts to improve attendance and support student learning will be key, as these are central areas needing attention to help students succeed.
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