Summary:
This analysis focuses on Westside Elementary, the only school in the Westside Elementary district, a K-8 school serving 135 students in Five Points, California.
Westside Elementary is a remarkable turnaround story, having dramatically improved its statewide ranking from the 7th percentile to the 42nd percentile in just two years. The school excels in maintaining student attendance, with a chronic absenteeism rate of 10.2% that is less than half the district average, which likely supports its academic gains. Notably, the school shows strength in English Language Arts for upper elementary grades, with 5th grade proficiency significantly above the state average.
Despite this progress and very high per-student spending, significant challenges remain, particularly in mathematics where proficiency is critically low across all grades. Performance also tends to decline in the middle school grades, with 8th grade scores in all subjects falling well below state averages. For parents, this school demonstrates strong improvement and a supportive environment for regular attendance, but families should inquire about specific math interventions and support for students as they transition to higher grades.
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