Alvord Unified

The Alvord Unified School District in California consists of 23 schools, including 14 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 5 high schools. The district serves a diverse student population and has a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools based on various metrics.

Among the standout schools, Hillcrest High School is the highest-ranked high school in the district, with a 99.3% four-year graduation rate and only a 0.4% dropout rate. At the elementary level, Lake Hills Elementary is the top performer, with over 60% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The highest-performing middle school is Ysmael Villegas Middle, with around 40-45% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 30-35% in Mathematics.

The data reveals significant performance gaps between the highest-performing and lowest-performing schools in the district, both in terms of test scores and other key metrics like graduation and dropout rates. There also appears to be a correlation between the percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients and school performance, with the higher-poverty schools generally performing worse. Additionally, several schools, particularly the high schools, have very high chronic absenteeism rates, which is likely a contributing factor to their lower performance. Overall, the data suggests that there is significant room for improvement across the Alvord Unified School District, and targeted interventions and support could help raise student achievement and close the performance gaps.