Summary:
The city of Forestville, California is home to three schools: one elementary school, one middle school, and one high school. While Forestville Academy (middle school) has shown relatively strong performance in English Language Arts, the school struggles with mathematics and has experienced a decline in its statewide ranking. In contrast, Laguna High (high school) significantly underperforms on state assessments, with proficiency rates well below district and state averages in core subjects. The school also has a low graduation rate and a high dropout rate, along with an extremely high chronic absenteeism rate of 87.2%, which is a major concern.
Across the district, there are potential equity concerns, as the schools serve a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with high free/reduced lunch rates at Forestville Academy (40%) and Laguna High (56%). The racial makeup of the schools, with predominantly white and Hispanic student populations, also raises questions about access and opportunity. Additionally, the lack of recent performance data for Forestville Elementary makes it difficult to assess the current state of the school and how it compares to the other schools in the Forestville Union Elementary and West Sonoma County Union High districts.
Overall, the data analysis reveals significant challenges and areas of concern for the schools in Forestville, particularly at the middle and high school levels. The declining performance at Forestville Academy, the underperformance and high absenteeism rates at Laguna High, and the potential equity issues across the district warrant further investigation and targeted interventions to address these issues and improve educational outcomes for all students in Forestville.
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