Summary:
The city of Imperial, California is home to 6 schools serving grades K-12, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The data reveals a mix of strong-performing and struggling schools in the district, with Imperial High School standing out as a top performer and Imperial Ave. Holbrook High struggling across multiple metrics.
Imperial High School is the district's top-ranked high school, with a 4-star rating and strong performance in English Language Arts and Science. In contrast, Imperial Ave. Holbrook High has a concerning 1-star rating, low proficiency rates, and a high 31.8% dropout rate. The elementary schools, including Ben Hulse Elementary, demonstrate more consistent performance, often exceeding district and state averages in key subject areas.
Across the district, chronic absenteeism is a concern, with rates ranging from 13.8% at T.L. Waggoner Elementary to 45.2% at Imperial Ave. Holbrook High. The data also suggests that socioeconomic factors may be playing a role, as the schools with the highest free/reduced lunch rates tend to have the lowest performance. Overall, the Imperial Unified district has a mix of strong and struggling schools, presenting both opportunities and challenges for the community.
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