Summary:
The Jamul-Dulzura Union Elementary school district has only one elementary school, Jamul Elementary, which serves grades K-5. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of California elementary schools, with test scores significantly below the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. Jamul Elementary faces several challenges, including a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (58.9%) and a chronic absenteeism rate of 33.3%, which is much higher than the state average.
Academically, Jamul Elementary's performance is a concern. In the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 29.41% (3rd grade) to 46.55% (5th grade), compared to the state average of 42.8% to 47.37%. In Mathematics, the percentage of students proficient or better ranged from 20.69% (5th grade) to 32.35% (3rd grade), compared to the state average of 35.02% to 45.64%. The school's 5th-grade Science proficiency rate was 22.41%, significantly lower than the state average of 32.68%.
The data suggests that Jamul-Dulzura Union Elementary and Jamul Elementary may need to implement targeted interventions and support systems to help improve student outcomes. This could include professional development for teachers, additional academic support for struggling students, and strategies to address the socioeconomic and attendance challenges faced by the school community.
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