Summary:
The Columbia Union school district in California has only one school, Columbia Elementary, which serves grades K-8 with a total enrollment of 437 students. While the school's test scores are consistently below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, it faces some significant challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate of 36.9% and a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with over 55% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Columbia Elementary's test scores on the Smarter Balanced Assessments and CAST (California Science Test) are generally below the state averages. In English Language Arts/Literacy, the school's proficiency rates range from 22.92% (4th grade) to 50% (7th and 8th grades), compared to the state averages of 42.8% to 47.37%. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates range from 20.51% (6th grade) to 43.33% (8th grade), compared to the state averages of 31.57% to 45.64%. In Science, the school's proficiency rates are 28.21% (5th grade) and 30% (8th grade), compared to the state averages of 32.68% and 28.95%, respectively.
The high chronic absenteeism rate and the large proportion of economically disadvantaged students at Columbia Elementary suggest that the school may require additional resources and targeted strategies to improve student outcomes and support the unique needs of its student population. While the data highlights several areas of concern, the analysis provides valuable insights that can inform efforts to enhance the educational experience and academic performance of students at this school within the Columbia Union district.
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