Summary:
The city of Winton, California is home to 5 schools, including 4 elementary schools and 1 middle school. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools in the area, with Frank Sparkes Elementary consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in the state. Meanwhile, Winton Middle stands out as the only middle school in the data set, showing improvement in its statewide ranking over the past few years.
Academically, the schools in Winton perform below the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, with the exception of Frank Sparkes Elementary, which exceeds the state averages. The data also reveals high rates of chronic absenteeism across the schools, ranging from 18.5% at Washington Elementary to 25.3% at Sybil N. Crookham Elementary. Additionally, the schools in Winton serve a predominantly low-income population, with high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
Despite the challenges, the data suggests that there is room for improvement, particularly at the middle school level and the lower-performing elementary schools. The significant disparity in academic performance between the schools, along with the potential issues related to attendance and socioeconomic factors, provide valuable insights that can inform efforts to enhance educational outcomes for students in the Winton and Merced River Union Elementary school districts.
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