Summary:
The city of El Centro, California is home to 23 schools spanning 4 different school districts, including 13 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 5 high schools, and 3 alternative schools. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and struggling schools, with significant disparities in academic achievement and other key metrics across the district.
Among the standout schools are McCabe Elementary, which consistently ranks in the top 30% of California elementary schools and has strong test scores, and Sunflower Elementary, which also performs well above average. The Imperial Valley Home School Academy, a charter elementary/middle school, is another high-performing institution, ranking in the top 50% of California elementary schools. At the high school level, Southwest High stands out, ranking in the top 30% of California high schools and maintaining higher graduation rates and lower dropout rates compared to other high schools in the district.
However, the data also reveals significant challenges across many schools, with high rates of chronic absenteeism, wide disparities in graduation and dropout rates, and mixed academic performance on standardized tests. The majority of schools have high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, suggesting that socioeconomic factors may be contributing to the academic and other challenges faced by some institutions. Overall, the analysis highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to address the disparities and improve student success across the Central Union High, El Centro Elementary, McCabe Union Elementary, and Meadows Union school districts in El Centro.
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