Summary:
The data set provided contains information about a single elementary school, Helendale Elementary, located in Helendale, California. As the only school in the data set, there are no other schools to compare against, so the analysis will focus on the performance and characteristics of Helendale Elementary.
Helendale Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 520 students. The school is ranked 2401 out of 5862 California elementary schools for the 2023-2024 school year, with a 3-star rating out of 5 from SchoolDigger. Its academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in Smarter Balanced Assessments and CAST Science, is generally below the statewide averages, particularly in Mathematics and Science. The school's performance in English Language Arts/Literacy is more mixed, with some grade levels exceeding the state averages while others fall behind.
Helendale Elementary faces challenges related to chronic absenteeism, with a rate of 22.5% for the 2022-2023 school year. Additionally, over 55% of the school's students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage. The school's ranking and rating from SchoolDigger have fluctuated over the past few years, suggesting its performance may be variable or inconsistent. These factors likely contribute to the school's academic struggles and the need for targeted interventions to improve student outcomes.
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