Summary:
The Barona Indian Charter District in California has only one school, Barona Indian Charter, which serves students from kindergarten through 8th grade. This small public charter school faces several challenges, including declining statewide rankings, mixed academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and a high-need student population.
Barona Indian Charter's performance on standardized tests is uneven, with 3rd-grade students scoring above the state average in both ELA and math, but struggling in other grade levels and subject areas. The school's overall ELA and math proficiency rates are below the state averages. Additionally, the school has seen its statewide ranking drop significantly over the past three years, from 5,820 out of 5,883 elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 3,020 out of 5,862 in 2023-2024.
One area of concern is the school's high chronic absenteeism rate of 15.3%, which is significantly higher than the state average. This, combined with the fact that nearly 47% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggests that Barona Indian Charter serves a high-need student population that may require additional resources and support to ensure their academic success. Addressing these issues will be crucial for the school to improve and better serve its students.
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