Summary:
The Esparto Unified school district in California consists of 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (1 traditional and 1 alternative). The data reveals significant performance gaps across the district, with most schools lagging behind state averages in key metrics like test scores and graduation rates. However, Esparto High School stands out with a relatively high 4-year graduation rate and stronger English Language Arts performance compared to the district and state.
The alternative high school, Madison Community High, is of particular concern, with a 50% 4-year graduation rate, 25% dropout rate, and an extremely high chronic absenteeism rate of 83.3%. This suggests a need to reevaluate the support and resources provided to alternative schools in the district. Additionally, the high rates of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch across the district, ranging from 64.29% to 80.47%, indicate significant socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting academic performance.
Overall, the data highlights the need for targeted interventions and additional resources to address the systemic challenges facing the schools in the Esparto Unified district, particularly at the elementary and middle school levels. Improving student outcomes will require a multi-faceted approach to address chronic absenteeism, low test scores, and the demographic and staffing challenges faced by these schools.
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