Summary:
The Esparto Unified School District has only one elementary school, Esparto Elementary, which serves students from kindergarten through 6th grade. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of California elementary schools over the past 3 school years, with a ranking of 5506 out of 5862 schools in 2023-2024.
Esparto Elementary's performance on standardized tests is significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. In 2023-2024, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 12% to 24.69%, compared to the state average of 42.8% to 47.37%. In Mathematics, the proficiency rates ranged from 9.33% to 13.7%, compared to the state average of 35.02% to 45.64%. The school also has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 78.54% in 2022-2023, and a chronic absenteeism rate of 25.3%, which is significantly higher than the state average.
While the data paints a concerning picture of Esparto Elementary's performance, the school's low rankings and test scores indicate opportunities for improvement. With targeted interventions, increased resources, and a focus on addressing the underlying factors that contribute to the school's challenges, there is potential for Esparto Elementary to make progress and better serve its students.
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