Summary:
The Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary district in California serves students from 2 elementary schools (Oakhurst Elementary and Wasuma Elementary) and 1 middle school (Oak Creek Intermediate). The data reveals a mixed picture, with some schools standing out for their strengths while the district faces challenges with chronic absenteeism and socioeconomic factors.
Wasuma Elementary is a standout, with higher test scores than the district and state averages, particularly in English Language Arts. For example, 65.63% of 5th graders at Wasuma were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 53.41% for the district and 46.69% statewide. Wasuma also has lower chronic absenteeism at 26.6% compared to the other schools. In contrast, Oakhurst Elementary has lower test scores but a relatively small student-teacher ratio of 19.8, which could be a strength.
The district-wide chronic absenteeism rate is quite high, with the middle school, Oak Creek Intermediate, having the highest rate at 36.6%. Additionally, the high free/reduced lunch rates across the district, ranging from 50.87% at Wasuma Elementary to 67.65% at Oak Creek Intermediate, indicate that the student population faces significant socioeconomic challenges. Addressing these issues should be a priority for the district.
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