Summary:
The city of Arbuckle, California is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, 2 high schools (1 regular and 1 alternative), and no alternative schools. The schools in this area face a mix of strengths and challenges, with some standout performance but also concerning academic and attendance issues across the district.
Pierce High stands out with an impressive 99.1% 4-year graduation rate and 0% dropout rate, though its test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics are significantly below state averages. In contrast, Arbuckle Alternative High (Continuation) faces challenges with a lower 75% graduation rate and higher 16.7% dropout rate, as well as an extremely high 66.7% chronic absenteeism rate. Across the district, schools serve a predominantly Hispanic student population with high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic disadvantages.
The data also reveals concerning trends, such as Arbuckle Elementary's declining performance, dropping from a statewide ranking of 2735 out of 5789 California elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 3376 out of 5848 in 2022-2023. Additionally, the Pierce Joint Unified School District, which all the Arbuckle schools belong to, is ranked 810 out of 1560 districts in California and rated 2 stars out of 5, suggesting systemic challenges that may be impacting the overall performance of the schools in this area.
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