Summary:
The city of Lee Vining, California is home to two schools: Lee Vining Elementary and Lee Vining High, both part of the Eastern Sierra Unified district. Lee Vining Elementary stands out as a high-performing school, consistently ranking in the top half of California elementary schools and outperforming the district and state averages on standardized tests. In contrast, Lee Vining High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking in recent years, despite maintaining a strong 100% four-year graduation rate.
Lee Vining Elementary boasts a student-teacher ratio of 18:1, lower than the state average, and a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 40.6% compared to the district and state. The school's test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics are generally higher than the Eastern Sierra Unified district and state averages. Meanwhile, Lee Vining High School's test scores are more mixed, with students performing above the district and state in English Language Arts but below in Mathematics and Science.
The significant difference in chronic absenteeism rates between the elementary and high school (40.6% vs. 18.4%) is noteworthy and may warrant further investigation. Additionally, the declining statewide ranking of Lee Vining High School, despite its strong graduation and dropout rates, is an interesting trend that could be explored further to understand the underlying factors contributing to this change.
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