Summary:
The city of San Joaquin, California has only one public elementary school, San Joaquin Elementary, which serves grades K-8 with a total enrollment of 543 students. The school is part of the Golden Plains Unified School District, which is ranked 1408 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
San Joaquin Elementary has consistently performed well below the state average on standardized assessments in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science over the past two school years. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 11.54% to 26.98% in ELA and 16.95% to 33.93% in Math, compared to the state averages of 42.8% to 47.37% in ELA and 31.57% to 45.64% in Math. The school's performance on the California Science Assessment (CAST) is also well below the state average, with proficiency rates ranging from 3.39% to 6.12% compared to the state average of 28.95% to 32.68%.
Additionally, San Joaquin Elementary has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 37.8%, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school also serves a population with significant economic disadvantages, with 87.29% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. These challenges suggest that the school may benefit from targeted interventions and support to address the unique needs of its student population and improve educational outcomes.
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