Summary:
The city of Rosamond, California is home to 6 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Southern Kern Unified School District. While the district as a whole faces challenges, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, a few standout schools emerge from the data.
Westpark Elementary stands out as the top-performing elementary school, with test scores above the district and state averages. In contrast, Rosamond Elementary lags behind, highlighting a significant disparity in academic achievement across the district. At the high school level, Rosamond High Early College Campus shines with the highest graduation rate and lowest dropout rate among the high schools, though its test scores still trail the state average.
Chronic absenteeism emerges as a widespread challenge, with rates ranging from 26.3% at Westpark Elementary to an alarming 91.2% at Rare Earth High (Continuation). Additionally, all schools in Rosamond serve a high percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, with free or reduced-price lunch rates exceeding 77%. These socioeconomic factors may play a significant role in the overall academic performance of the district's schools.
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