Summary:
The city of Leggett, California is home to two small schools: Leggett Valley Elementary and Leggett Valley High, both part of the Leggett Valley Unified school district. These rural schools face unique challenges, with small enrollments, concerning academic performance, and high rates of chronic absenteeism and economic disadvantage among their student populations.
Leggett Valley Elementary has just 58 students, with proficiency rates well below the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school also struggles with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 66.1% and a significant percentage of students (51.72%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch. In contrast, Leggett Valley High has an even smaller enrollment of 23 students, and while its academic performance data is limited, the available information suggests it is also below district and state standards. The high school has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 40.0% and a free/reduced lunch rate of 34.78%.
The data highlights the unique challenges faced by small, rural schools like those in Leggett. With limited resources and a small student population, these schools may struggle to provide the same level of educational opportunities and support as larger, more well-resourced schools in urban or suburban areas. Addressing the academic performance concerns, high absenteeism rates, and economic disadvantages of the Leggett schools will require targeted interventions and additional support to ensure all students in the community have access to a high-quality education.
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