Summary:
The city of Smith River, California has only one public elementary school, Smith River Elementary, which serves grades K-8 with a total enrollment of 245 students. The school is part of the Del Norte County Unified school district, which is ranked 1191 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Smith River Elementary is struggling academically, with consistently low proficiency rates across multiple subject areas and grade levels. The school's performance on Smarter Balanced Assessments in English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics is generally below the district and state averages, with most grades performing below 50% proficiency. The school's performance on the California Science Test (CAST) is also below the district and state averages. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 27.6%, which may be contributing to the low academic performance.
Socioeconomic factors may also be influencing the school's challenges, as it has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 70.2%. Addressing the root causes of the school's academic and attendance issues, as well as providing targeted interventions and support for the predominantly low-income student population, could be crucial for improving educational outcomes at Smith River Elementary.
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