Summary:
The Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary district in California is home to two elementary schools: Oakhurst Elementary and Wasuma Elementary. While both schools serve students in grades K-8, the data analysis reveals some notable differences in their academic performance and other key metrics.
Wasuma Elementary stands out as the stronger performing school, with higher percentages of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics across most grade levels compared to the district and state averages. Wasuma also has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 26.6% compared to Oakhurst Elementary's 31.0%. In contrast, Oakhurst Elementary has a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 63.92%, suggesting it serves a more economically disadvantaged population.
Despite these differences, both schools are performing below the state average in core academic areas, including the Smarter Balanced Assessments and the CAST science assessment. The district's overall ranking in the bottom third of California districts indicates the need for a comprehensive review of the district's resources, teaching practices, and support systems to better serve the students and improve academic achievement across all schools.
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