Summary:
The city of Planada, California is home to two schools: Planada Elementary and Cesar E. Chavez Middle. Both schools serve predominantly Hispanic student populations and face significant challenges, including low statewide rankings, poor test scores, high chronic absenteeism rates, and high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
Neither school stands out as a clear standout, with both Planada Elementary and Cesar E. Chavez Middle ranking in the bottom half of their respective school types statewide. The schools' test scores on the Smarter Balanced Assessments and CAST (California Science Test) are significantly lower than the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with Planada Elementary's 3rd grade English Language Arts proficiency rate at just 14.29% compared to the state average of 42.96%. Additionally, both schools have high chronic absenteeism rates, with Planada Elementary at 18.2% and Cesar E. Chavez Middle at 15.7%, which are above the state average.
The data suggests that the Planada community faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with both schools having extremely high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, at 98.46% and 99.65% respectively. This, combined with the schools' low student-teacher ratios, indicates a need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique learning needs of the students in these schools. Collaboration between the two schools may also be beneficial in sharing best practices and addressing the persistent challenges faced by the Planada educational system.
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