Summary:
The city of Prather, California has only one school, Foothill Elementary, which serves students from kindergarten through 6th grade and is part of the Sierra Unified School District. While Foothill Elementary's performance has fluctuated in recent years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 2510 out of 5883 California elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 3069 out of 5862 in 2023-2024, the school's academic achievement remains a concern.
Foothill Elementary's proficiency rates in English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics are generally below the district and state averages, with some exceptions in specific grade levels. Additionally, the school's performance on the California Science Test (CAST) was also below the state average. One significant challenge facing the school is its high chronic absenteeism rate of 37.0%, which is significantly higher than the state average.
Foothill Elementary also faces socioeconomic challenges, with a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 46.97% in the 2022-2023 school year. The school's student-teacher ratio of 22.8 is slightly higher than the typical recommended ratio, which may also contribute to the academic performance challenges. To address these issues, the school and district may need to implement targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes and overall school performance.
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