Summary:
This analysis covers four public schools in zip code 93620, serving Dos Palos, California, which collectively educate over 2,100 students from kindergarten through 12th grade in the Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified district, a community with very high economic need.
Among these schools, Dos Palos High stands out for its exceptionally high graduation rate and very low dropout rate, outperforming state averages despite academic proficiency scores that are below average. Bernhard Marks Elementary shows relative strength in mathematics compared to the other schools in the area. In contrast, Bryant Middle is a significant area of concern, ranking in the bottom 5% of California middle schools with the lowest test proficiency rates in the district.
All schools in this zip code face considerable challenges, with test scores in English, math, and science trailing state averages and chronic absenteeism rates that are higher than the state average. The district spends more per student than the California average, yet academic outcomes remain low, indicating a complex disconnect between resources and results. The data suggests the middle school years are a critical point for academic intervention in this community.
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