Summary:
The city of Pala, California has only one school in the data set, Vivian Banks Charter, which is an elementary school serving grades K-5. This public charter school has a relatively small student population of 89 students and a diverse racial makeup, with a high percentage of Native American (46.07%) and Hispanic (42.7%) students.
Academically, Vivian Banks Charter is underperforming compared to the broader Bonsall Unified School District and the state of California. The school's proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics are significantly lower than the district and state averages. Additionally, the school has a concerning high chronic absenteeism rate of 43.3%, which may be contributing to the low academic performance.
Despite the small school size and low student-teacher ratio, Vivian Banks Charter faces significant challenges. The high percentage of students (59.55%) participating in the free/reduced lunch program indicates a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Addressing these issues, such as the low academic performance, high absenteeism, and economic disadvantage, could be crucial priorities for the school and the Bonsall Unified School District to ensure that all students have access to the necessary educational and social-emotional resources.
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