Summary:
The city of Menifee, California is home to 10 elementary schools serving grades K-5 or K-8, with a mix of public and public virtual schools. The data reveals stark differences in academic performance, with some schools like Taawila Elementary ranking among the top 25% of California elementary schools, while others like Callie Kirkpatrick Elementary struggle with lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism rates.
The top-performing schools, such as Taawila Elementary and Evans Ranch Elementary, boast strong test scores, with over 50% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics. These schools also have relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, around 22-25%. In contrast, the lower-performing schools, like Callie Kirkpatrick Elementary and Freedom Crest Elementary, have significantly lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism rates, up to 30.3%.
The data also reveals a correlation between socioeconomic factors and academic performance, with schools serving a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, such as Quail Valley Elementary (81.21%), generally performing worse than their more affluent counterparts. Additionally, the lone public virtual school, Menifee Virtual, faces unique challenges, with lower test scores compared to the in-person elementary schools. Overall, the Menifee area exhibits a range of educational outcomes, highlighting the need to address disparities and support all students, regardless of their socioeconomic background or school type.
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