Summary:
The Gold Oak Union Elementary district in California consists of two schools: Gold Oak Elementary and Pleasant Valley Middle. Both schools face challenges, with declining state rankings, high chronic absenteeism rates, and academic performance below the state average.
Gold Oak Elementary has a larger enrollment of 311 students compared to Pleasant Valley Middle's 155 students. However, both schools are ranked relatively low in the state, with Gold Oak Elementary ranked 3298 out of 5862 California elementary schools and Pleasant Valley Middle ranked 1893 out of 2777 California middle schools for the 2023-2024 school year. Additionally, Gold Oak Elementary has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past three years.
Both schools struggle with high chronic absenteeism rates, exceeding 35%, which can have a significant impact on student learning and academic performance. Additionally, the schools consistently perform below the California state average in Smarter Balanced Assessments and CAST Science tests across grade levels. The high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, around 39% at both schools, suggest the need for additional resources and support to address the needs of economically disadvantaged students.
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