Summary:
The city of Blythe, California is home to 5 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the Palo Verde Unified School District. While the district as a whole is ranked 1414 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 0-star rating, a few standout schools emerge from the data.
Felix J. Appleby Elementary is the top-performing school, with significantly higher test scores in English Language Arts compared to the district and state averages. In contrast, Twin Palms Continuation, the district's alternative high school, struggles with very low test scores, high dropout rates, and high chronic absenteeism. The district's other high school, Palo Verde High, outperforms the district and state on most metrics and has the highest graduation rate at 96.8%.
Across the district, there are significant challenges, including high rates of poverty, with all schools having over 75% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, and chronic absenteeism, ranging from 34.7% at Margaret White Elementary to 88.0% at Twin Palms Continuation. Addressing these systemic issues will be crucial for improving educational outcomes for the students in Blythe.
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