Summary:
The city of Farmington, California has only one public elementary school, Farmington Elementary, which serves students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Escalon Unified School District and has consistently underperformed compared to state and district averages on standardized tests.
Farmington Elementary has a small student population of 99 students, with a high percentage (71.72%) of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant level of economic disadvantage among the student body. The school's academic performance is consistently below the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates ranging from 4.35% to 53.85% in English Language Arts/Literacy and 4.35% to 38.46% in Mathematics. The school's science proficiency rates, as measured by the California Science Test (CAST), are also low, ranging from 8.7% to 8.7%.
Additionally, Farmington Elementary has a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 9.1%, which can negatively impact student learning and academic progress. The school's consistent underperformance and the challenges faced by its economically disadvantaged student population suggest a need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.
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