Summary:
This analysis covers four public schools within the Laton Joint Unified district in zip code 93242 (Laton, CA), serving a total of about 600 students from kindergarten through 12th grade in a high-need community.
When comparing the schools, Laton High stands out for its exceptional 97% graduation rate, far above the state average, despite its students testing below state averages in core subjects. Laton Middle shows a bright spot in 7th grade math, where proficiency nearly matches the state average, though performance in other grades is much lower. The small Laton Online Academy has no chronic absenteeism, a notable achievement.
Overall, the district faces significant academic challenges, with all traditional schools performing well below state averages in English, math, and science. Chronic absenteeism increases in the higher grades, and per-student spending varies considerably between schools without a clear link to better outcomes. The data suggests the district is effective at keeping students in school through graduation but struggles to bring academic proficiency up to state standards.
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