Summary:
The Burton Elementary district in Porterville, California, contains 4 elementary schools serving students from kindergarten through 5th grade. While the schools generally perform below the state average on academic measures, the data reveals some standout schools and areas of potential improvement.
Oak Grove Elementary stands out as the highest-performing school in the district, ranking in the 43rd percentile statewide and demonstrating stronger proficiency rates in English Language Arts/Literacy and Science compared to the other schools. In contrast, Jim Maples Academy has a lower overall ranking but excels in 5th grade English Language Arts/Literacy and has the lowest chronic absenteeism rate in the district.
Across the district, the data highlights significant performance gaps, with proficiency rates in Mathematics, English Language Arts/Literacy, and Science falling below state averages. Additionally, the schools serve a predominantly low-income population, with high percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. While the overall performance is below average, the data suggests that identifying and replicating the successes of individual schools, such as the strong 5th grade English Language Arts/Literacy results, could help drive improvement across the district and address the academic and socioeconomic challenges faced by the elementary schools in the Burton Elementary district.
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