Summary:
The Gold Oak Union Elementary district contains only one middle school, Pleasant Valley Middle. This school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past three years, dropping from the top 41% of California middle schools to the bottom 32%. Its test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics are consistently lower than the district and state averages, with proficiency rates of just 27.97% and 23.08% respectively in 2023-2024.
Pleasant Valley Middle also faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism, at 36.6% in the 2022-2023 school year, and a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 39.35%. The school's student-teacher ratio of 19.3 is slightly higher than the recommended range, which may impact the level of individual attention students receive.
Overall, the data suggests that Pleasant Valley Middle is a struggling school within the Gold Oak Union Elementary district, with declining academic performance, attendance issues, and socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting student outcomes. The school would likely benefit from targeted interventions and support to address these areas of concern and improve the educational experience for its students.
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