Summary:
The Empire Union Elementary district in California serves 6 schools, including 5 elementary schools and 1 middle school. The district as a whole is ranked 1285 out of 1568 in the state and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating significant challenges in providing quality education for its students.
Within the district, a few schools stand out. Christine Sipherd Elementary has the highest overall performance in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to other schools, as well as the highest percentage of students proficient or better on the Smarter Balanced Assessments. As the only middle school in the district, Norman N. Glick Middle has the highest student enrollment and the lowest chronic absenteeism rate.
However, the district as a whole faces significant challenges. Chronic absenteeism rates across the schools are quite high, ranging from 36.3% to 52.8%, which is significantly higher than the state average. Student performance on standardized tests is also below the state average, with the percentage of students proficient or better ranging from around 10-40% across different grade levels and subject areas. Additionally, the schools have high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student populations.
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