Summary:
The city of Azusa, California is home to 10 schools serving grades K-12, including 8 elementary schools and 2 high schools. The district faces significant challenges in improving academic achievement and student outcomes, particularly at the secondary level.
Among the standout schools, Magnolia Elementary and Henry Dalton Elementary show relatively strong performance across several metrics, including higher-than-average proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the Azusa Unified district and the state. In contrast, Sierra High, an alternative high school, has very low proficiency rates and a high chronic absenteeism rate of 60.5%.
The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance between the highest and lowest-performing schools in the district, particularly between the elementary and high school levels. Additionally, all schools have high percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 77-89%, indicating that the district serves a predominantly low-income population. Addressing these challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates, will be critical for the Azusa Unified School District to drive progress and improve student outcomes.
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