Summary:
Buena Vista Elementary is the sole school in the data set, serving grades K-8 in Tulare, California. The school is part of the Buena Vista Elementary School District, which is ranked 567 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Buena Vista Elementary has variable academic performance, with some grade levels performing above the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics, while others fall below. The school's overall proficiency rates are 46.15% in ELA and 32.48% in Mathematics, both slightly below the state averages. In Science, the school's proficiency rate of 25.64% is also below the state average of 30.7%. Additionally, the school faces a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 24.3%, which may be impacting student learning and achievement.
The school serves a predominantly low-income population, with 73.1% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. This socioeconomic challenge may present additional barriers to student success. However, the school's student-teacher ratio of 17.9 is within a reasonable range, which could allow for more individualized attention and support. Addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism, ensuring consistent and high-quality instruction across all grades and subjects, and tailoring strategies to support the specific needs of the school's student population could be crucial in improving the overall educational outcomes and experiences for the students at Buena Vista Elementary.
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