Summary:
The city of Wheatland, California is home to 5 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools (with 1 alternative high school). The data reveals a mixed picture of school performance in the district, with some standout schools like Bear River Middle School performing well, while others like Edward P. Duplex High School struggle with low test scores, high chronic absenteeism, and dropout rates.
Wheatland Union High School, the largest high school in the district, stands out for its strong 4-year graduation rate of 96.9% and relatively low dropout rate of 1.8%. However, its test scores are somewhat mixed, with English Language Arts proficiency above the state average but math proficiency below. In contrast, Edward P. Duplex High School, an alternative high school, has very low performance on standardized tests, with single-digit proficiency rates in English, math, and science, as well as a high chronic absenteeism rate of 78% and a dropout rate of 8.6%.
Across the district, high rates of economic disadvantage, as indicated by free/reduced lunch eligibility, suggest that the district may need to focus additional resources and support on addressing the needs of its low-income students. Addressing attendance issues, particularly at the high school level, should also be a priority for the district, as the high rates of chronic absenteeism likely contribute to the low test scores and graduation rates observed in some schools.
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