Summary:
The Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified School District in California is home to two elementary schools: Hazel M. Bailey Primary and Arthur E. Mills Intermediate. These schools serve students from kindergarten through 5th grade, providing a foundational education in a predominantly low-income area.
Hazel M. Bailey Primary stands out with its high chronic absenteeism rate of 20.5%, which is concerning and may impact student learning. Additionally, the school has an exceptionally high percentage of students (94.12%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high-need student population. The student-teacher ratio at Hazel M. Bailey Primary is also on the higher side at 20.2.
In contrast, Arthur E. Mills Intermediate has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 11.2%, but its academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on standardized assessments, is generally below state averages across grade levels and subject areas. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 4,461 out of 5,883 schools in 2021-2022 to 4,031 out of 5,862 schools in 2023-2024, with a 2-star rating. Like Hazel M. Bailey Primary, Arthur E. Mills Intermediate also serves a high percentage of students (87.84%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, and has a slightly higher student-teacher ratio of 21.5.
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