Summary:
The city of Ridgecrest, California is home to 10 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools. The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance across these schools, with some standout performers and others struggling to meet standards.
At the top of the pack are Richmond Elementary, Las Flores Elementary, and Gateway Elementary, all of which rank in the top 50% of California elementary schools and demonstrate strong test scores and low chronic absenteeism rates. In contrast, Pierce Elementary lags behind with under 20% of students proficient in English Language Arts and Math.
At the high school level, Burroughs High stands out with a 4-year graduation rate of 86.3%, above the state average. However, Mesquite Continuation High struggles with an alarmingly high dropout rate of 37.9% and chronic absenteeism of 77.7%. The data suggests socioeconomic factors play a significant role in student outcomes across the Sierra Sands Unified and Ridgecrest Elementary Academy for Language Music and Sci Di districts.
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