Summary:
The city of King City, California is home to 8 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools. The data reveals significant disparities in school performance across the district, with some schools excelling while others struggle to meet proficiency standards.
Among the standout schools is Bitterwater-Tully Elementary, a small school with just 30 students that boasts the highest proficiency rates in both English Language Arts (73.68%) and Mathematics (52.63%). Another high-performing school is King City High School, the largest high school in the district with 1,227 students. It has the highest graduation rate (91.7%) and the lowest dropout rate (5.5%) among the high schools, as well as test scores that exceed the district and state averages in several subjects.
In contrast, Pinnacle Coastal Valley High, a virtual high school, has the lowest proficiency rates and the highest chronic absenteeism (60.5%) among the high schools. It also has a lower graduation rate (80.4%) and a higher dropout rate (9.8%) compared to the other high schools. The data suggests that the alternative and continuation high schools, such as Pinnacle Coastal Valley High and Portola-Butler Continuation High, face significant challenges that may be impacting student learning and achievement.
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