Cuyama Joint Unified

The Cuyama Joint Unified school district in California serves two schools: Cuyama Elementary and Cuyama Valley High. While Cuyama Valley High boasts an impressive 100% graduation rate and 0% dropout rate, its academic performance lags behind state averages, with only 46.67% of 11th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and just 6.67% proficient or better in Mathematics. In contrast, Cuyama Elementary faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.7%, which could be contributing to its lower test scores compared to state standards.

The Cuyama Joint Unified district as a whole is ranked 1029 out of 1568 districts in California and is rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. Both schools have seen their statewide rankings decline in recent years, suggesting they are not keeping pace with improvements in other schools across the state. Additionally, a significant majority of students at both schools, 76.03% at Cuyama Elementary and 86.44% at Cuyama Valley High, receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that the district serves a socioeconomically disadvantaged population.

Overall, the data highlights both strengths and areas for improvement within the Cuyama Joint Unified school district. While Cuyama Valley High has achieved remarkable graduation and dropout rates, its academic performance remains a concern. Addressing the chronic absenteeism at Cuyama Elementary and the overall academic challenges faced by both schools could be key priorities for the district to improve educational outcomes for its students.