Summary:
The city of Los Banos, California is home to two middle schools: Los Banos Junior High and Creekside Junior High. Both schools serve students in grades 6-8 and are part of the Los Banos Unified school district. However, the data reveals that these middle schools are performing significantly below state averages on key academic measures.
Academically, both Los Banos Junior High and Creekside Junior High struggle, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science well below the state average. For example, in 8th grade ELA, Los Banos Junior High had only 23.96% proficiency compared to the state average of 45.66%, while Creekside Junior High had 24.8% proficiency. The schools also face high chronic absenteeism rates, with both around 30%, which likely contributes to their low academic performance. Socioeconomic factors may also play a role, as the schools serve predominantly low-income student populations, with 79% and 74.91% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Los Banos Junior High and Creekside Junior High, respectively.
Overall, the data suggests that the middle schools in Los Banos, California are underperforming and face significant challenges in improving student outcomes. Targeted interventions and support focused on addressing attendance, academic achievement, and the needs of the low-income student population could be crucial in helping these schools improve and better serve the community.
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