Summary:
The city of La Quinta, California is home to 7 schools serving grades K-12, including 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. These schools are part of the Desert Sands Unified School District, which is ranked 1011 out of 1568 school districts in California and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.
Among the standout schools in La Quinta is La Quinta High School, which is ranked 663 out of 2,323 California high schools and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. La Quinta High boasts a high 4-year graduation rate of 95.2% and a low dropout rate of 1.5%, while also outperforming the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. Another notable school is Horizon, an alternative public virtual school serving grades K-12, which has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 89.8% and a low dropout rate of 3.4%, and performs better than the district and state averages in English Language Arts proficiency for several grade levels.
However, the data also reveals significant disparities within the district, with the middle and elementary schools generally underperforming compared to the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. Additionally, high rates of chronic absenteeism, especially in the middle and elementary schools, are a concern and may be contributing to the lower academic performance. Addressing these challenges and identifying the factors that contribute to the success of high-performing schools like La Quinta High could be key focus areas for the district to drive more consistent and equitable outcomes across all schools.
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