Summary:
The Eastside Union Elementary district contains only one middle school, Gifford C. Cole Middle. This school is performing significantly below average compared to other middle schools in California, ranking 2415 out of 2777 schools statewide. With low proficiency rates in English Language Arts (25.47%), Mathematics (8.36%), and Science (11.45%), as well as a high chronic absenteeism rate of 39%, Gifford C. Cole Middle is struggling to provide a quality education to its students.
The school's challenges appear to be exacerbated by its high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 92.32% of the population eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. This socioeconomic factor may be contributing to the school's academic struggles and should be considered when developing strategies for improvement. Additionally, the school's student-teacher ratio of 20.5 is slightly higher than the recommended range, which could also be impacting the quality of education.
Overall, the data suggests that Eastside Union Elementary district and the leadership at Gifford C. Cole Middle need to implement targeted interventions and support to address the specific challenges faced by the school and its students. This may include initiatives to improve attendance, provide additional academic support, and address the needs of the economically disadvantaged population. Addressing these issues is crucial to ensuring that all students in the district have access to a high-quality education.
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