Summary:
The Dinuba Unified school district in California has only one middle school, Washington Intermediate, which serves grades 6-8. The data shows that this school is struggling academically, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science significantly below the district and state averages. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate and a large percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating socioeconomic challenges.
Washington Intermediate's ranking has been declining over the past three years, from 1368 in 2021-2022 to 1639 in the current 2023-2024 school year, with a 2-star rating out of 5 from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is a major concern, with proficiency rates as low as 12.68% in 8th-grade Mathematics compared to the state average of 31.57%. Similarly, the school's Science proficiency rate for 8th-graders is just 11.13%, well below the state average of 28.95%.
The high chronic absenteeism rate of 17.6% and the large percentage of students (81.29%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch suggest that Washington Intermediate may face significant challenges in supporting the academic and social-emotional needs of its students. Targeted interventions and additional resources may be necessary to help improve student outcomes and address the underlying issues at the school.
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