Summary:
The city of Shingletown, California is home to two struggling schools - Black Butte Elementary and Black Butte Junior High. Both schools serve students from grades K-6 and 7-8, respectively, and are part of the Black Butte Union Elementary District. The data analysis paints a concerning picture of the educational landscape in Shingletown, with both schools consistently performing poorly on key metrics.
Neither Black Butte Elementary nor Black Butte Junior High stand out as exceptional performers. Both schools have very low statewide rankings, with Black Butte Elementary ranking between 4,448 and 5,291 out of 5,862 to 5,874 California elementary schools, and Black Butte Junior High ranking between 2,134 and 2,580 out of 2,777 to 2,802 California middle schools. Additionally, the schools' test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas.
Other key metrics also indicate significant challenges facing these schools. Both have extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, with Black Butte Elementary at 44.6% and Black Butte Junior High at 46.5% for the 2022-2023 school year. The schools also have high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with Black Butte Elementary at 74.5% and Black Butte Junior High at 65.33% for the 2022-2023 school year. These socioeconomic factors may be contributing to the schools' poor academic performance. Addressing the underlying issues, such as low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and socioeconomic challenges, will be crucial for the district to improve the outcomes for its students.
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