Summary:
The Columbia Elementary district in California has two schools: Columbia Elementary (grades K-4) and Mountain View Middle (grades 5-8). While both schools serve a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, the data analysis suggests that Mountain View Middle is the stronger-performing school in the district.
Mountain View Middle consistently outperforms Columbia Elementary in statewide rankings, test scores, and SchoolDigger ratings. The middle school also has a lower chronic absenteeism rate, which may contribute to its better academic performance. Additionally, Mountain View Middle has a lower student-teacher ratio, which could be a factor in its success.
While both schools face challenges related to economic disadvantage, the data suggests that Columbia Elementary has more room for improvement, particularly in English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics test scores. Addressing the higher chronic absenteeism rate at the elementary school could be a focus area to improve overall school performance within the Columbia Elementary district.
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