Summary:
The city of Colma, California is home to two schools: Benjamin Franklin Intermediate, a middle school, and Garden Village Elementary. Both schools face challenges in academic performance and high chronic absenteeism rates, with proficiency levels below state and district averages in many subject areas.
Benjamin Franklin Intermediate has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 1170 out of 2740 California middle schools in 2021-2022 to 1904 out of 2777 in 2023-2024. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are relatively low, and its chronic absenteeism rate is high at 26.4%. In contrast, Garden Village Elementary performs better on standardized tests, with proficiency rates closer to or above the state and district averages, but the school still struggles in several grade levels and subject areas.
Both schools serve a significant population of students from low-income families, with free/reduced lunch rates of 50.6% at Benjamin Franklin Intermediate and 60.63% at Garden Village Elementary. This suggests that the schools may need additional resources and support to address the unique needs of their student populations and improve academic outcomes and attendance.
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