Summary:
The city of Brawley, California is home to 10 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools. The district serves a high-need population, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 70.66% at Brawley Union High to 92.57% at Miguel Hidalgo Elementary. While the district faces significant challenges, the data reveals pockets of success and promising practices that could be leveraged to drive improvement across the system.
Among the standout schools, Mulberry Elementary stands out with consistently high performance, ranking in the top 25% of California elementary schools. In contrast, J.W. Oakley Elementary and Renaissance struggle with extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, which likely contribute to their lower academic performance. The data also suggests that smaller, more focused schools like Mulberry Elementary and Magnolia Union Elementary may be better equipped to support student success.
While Brawley Union High has a strong 95.1% four-year graduation rate, the Desert Valley High (Continuation) school plays a critical role in the district by providing an alternative pathway for students who may have struggled in a traditional high school setting, with a respectable 70.5% four-year graduation rate. Overall, the Brawley school district faces significant challenges, but the data highlights opportunities for targeted interventions and support to ensure more equitable outcomes for all students.
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