Summary:
The city of Dunsmuir, California is home to two schools - Dunsmuir Elementary and Dunsmuir High. Both schools serve a predominantly low-income population, with a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. However, the academic performance at these schools is concerning, with significantly lower test scores compared to the state averages across all subject areas.
Dunsmuir Elementary has a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 54.2%, which is likely contributing to the poor academic performance. The school is ranked 970 out of 1,417 California elementary schools, with a 2-star rating. Dunsmuir High also struggles, with a low 4-year graduation rate of 66.7% and a high dropout rate of 26.7%. The high school is ranked 1,607 out of 2,323 California high schools, with a 2-star rating.
Overall, the data suggests that students in Dunsmuir are facing significant academic challenges, and the schools may need additional support and resources to improve student outcomes. Addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism, low test scores, and poor graduation rates should be a top priority for the Dunsmuir Elementary and Dunsmuir Joint Union High school districts.
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