Summary:
The city of Delano, California is home to 18 schools, including 10 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 4 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The data reveals a stark contrast in performance between the highest and lowest-performing schools in the district.
One standout school is Wonderful College Prep Academy, an alternative public charter school serving grades K-12. This school has an impressive 100% four-year graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate, with test scores exceeding state averages across multiple grade levels and subject areas. Another high-performing school is Columbine Elementary, which ranks in the top 20% of California elementary schools and has very high proficiency rates in both English and Math.
However, the data also reveals concerning trends across the Delano Union Elementary and Delano Joint Union High school districts. Many schools have high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Chronic absenteeism is also an issue, with several schools reporting rates over 20%. Test scores vary widely, with some schools performing well above state averages while others, like Valley High, struggle with proficiency rates under 30% in many subject areas.
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