Summary:
The Santa Barbara Unified school district is home to 10 elementary schools serving students from kindergarten through 6th grade, with one school extending to 8th grade. These schools vary in size, with student populations ranging from 197 to 524. The data reveals notable differences in academic performance, chronic absenteeism, and socioeconomic factors across the district.
Washington Elementary stands out as a high-performing school, consistently exceeding district and state averages on standardized tests and ranking among the top 25% of California elementary schools. Santa Barbara Charter and Adams Elementary also demonstrate strong academic performance, ranking in the top 35% of California elementary schools. In contrast, McKinley Elementary and Cleveland Elementary have the lowest proficiency rates, with many grades performing well below the district and state averages.
The data suggests a correlation between socioeconomic status, as measured by the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, and academic performance. Schools with higher percentages of economically disadvantaged students, such as McKinley and Cleveland, tend to have lower proficiency rates. Additionally, chronic absenteeism appears to be linked to academic performance, with schools like Adams and Washington, which have lower chronic absenteeism rates, generally performing better academically.
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