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Winifred Pifer Elementary is a public elementary school in Paso Robles, California, serving 388 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school faces several challenges, including a high percentage of Hispanic students, high chronic absenteeism, and a large population of students from low-income families, which appear to be contributing to its lower academic performance compared to nearby schools and the state averages.
Winifred Pifer Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (63.14%) compared to the nearby schools, which range from 28.16% to 77.56% Hispanic students. The school's academic performance, as measured by the Smarter Balanced Assessments and CAST Science tests, is generally lower than the nearby schools and the state averages. For example, in 2022-2023, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics were 35.26% and 26.29%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 46.66% and 34.62%. Additionally, Winifred Pifer Elementary has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate (27.7%) compared to the nearby schools, which range from 10.3% to 42.0%.
While Winifred Pifer Elementary's performance is generally lower than the nearby schools, there are some exceptions. For example, Kermit King Elementary, which is 2.39 miles away, has significantly higher academic performance, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics of 60.1% and 55.44%, respectively, in 2022-2023. Addressing the challenges faced by Winifred Pifer Elementary, such as the high percentage of Hispanic students, high chronic absenteeism, and high percentage of students from low-income families, could be crucial in improving the school's outcomes.
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