Summary:
The city of Port Hueneme, California is home to 4 elementary schools that serve students from kindergarten through 5th grade. Based on the data analysis, Richard Bard Elementary stands out as the highest-performing school in the area, with the best statewide ranking, test scores, and academic achievement across multiple subjects and grade levels. Sunkist Elementary also shows strong performance, particularly in 5th grade ELA and 3rd grade Math, as well as the lowest chronic absenteeism rate among the schools.
However, the data reveals significant challenges across the schools in Port Hueneme. All 4 schools, which are part of the Hueneme Elementary School District, have consistently lower test scores compared to state averages, often by 20 percentage points or more. This suggests substantial achievement gaps between the students in these schools and the statewide student population. Additionally, the district as a whole is ranked 1,354 out of 1,568 districts in California, indicating broader systemic issues that may be impacting the schools.
Other key findings include high rates of chronic absenteeism, particularly at Hueneme Elementary, and consistently high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch across all 4 schools, ranging from 74.7% to 85.37%. These factors point to the need for targeted interventions and support to address attendance, engagement, and economic challenges that may be hindering student success in the Port Hueneme area.
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