Summary:
Westwood Unified contains one elementary school, Fletcher Walker Elementary, which serves grades K-8 with 128 students, presenting a unique K-8 configuration in a district where academic performance closely mirrors the school's own metrics.
This school shows significant year-to-year volatility in its statewide ranking, jumping from the 19th percentile to the 45th percentile in the latest data, though its academic performance remains below state averages, particularly in science where only 9.5% of students are proficient. A concerning trend is the sharp decline in math scores from 3rd to 8th grade, and the school faces a major challenge with chronic absenteeism at 33.6%, nearly double the state average, which significantly impacts learning.
With over three-quarters of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Fletcher Walker Elementary serves a high-needs population within Westwood Unified. Despite per-student spending of over $15,000, academic outcomes suggest systemic challenges that the district is working to address, highlighting the need for targeted support in upper-grade math and science and strategies to improve student attendance.
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