Alvina Elementary

Alvina Elementary Charter is the sole school in the Alvina Elementary District, serving grades K-8 in Caruthers, California. With a total enrollment of 181 students, the school's academic performance on state assessments is generally below the California state average across grade levels and subject areas. The school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 76.8%, indicating a population facing significant socioeconomic challenges.

Alvina Elementary Charter's proficiency rates on the Smarter Balanced Assessments range from 15.79% to 68.18% in English Language Arts/Literacy and 16.67% to 65% in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 42.8% to 47.37% in ELA/Literacy and 31.57% to 45.64% in Mathematics. The school's performance on the California Science Test (CAST) is also below the state average, with proficiency rates ranging from 22.73% to 37.5% compared to the state average of 28.95% to 32.68%. Additionally, the school has a chronic absenteeism rate of 21.5%, which is higher than the state average.

While Alvina Elementary Charter faces challenges in academic performance and attendance, the school's high percentage of students from low-income backgrounds may be a contributing factor to these performance gaps. Addressing the root causes of these issues, such as access to resources and support services, could be an important step in improving educational outcomes for the students at Alvina Elementary Charter.