Summary:
The city of Palm Springs, California is home to 7 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. The data reveals a mix of standout performers and schools with room for improvement across key metrics like graduation rates, test scores, and chronic absenteeism.
The top-performing school in the district is Cielo Vista Charter, a charter elementary school that significantly outperforms the Palm Springs Unified district and the state of California on English Language Arts and Math proficiency. Meanwhile, Palm Springs High stands out with a strong 96.2% four-year graduation rate, exceeding both district and state averages. The alternative Desert Learning Academy also demonstrates some notable strengths, including higher-than-average 11th grade English Language Arts proficiency and a low chronic absenteeism rate.
However, the data also reveals significant performance gaps between the highest and lowest-performing schools, as well as district-wide challenges with chronic absenteeism and academic achievement falling short of state standards. Addressing these issues while building on the strengths of standout schools like Cielo Vista Charter and Palm Springs High will be crucial for improving educational outcomes across the Palm Springs Unified district.
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