King City Union

The King City Union district in California serves 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools and 1 middle school. The data reveals significant challenges facing the district, with consistently low academic performance and high rates of chronic absenteeism across the schools.

Chalone Peaks Middle School stands out as the largest school in the district with 887 students, but it also has the lowest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, as well as the highest chronic absenteeism rate at 21.4%. In contrast, King City Arts Magnet elementary school has the highest proficiency rates, outperforming the district and state averages, though it also has the highest chronic absenteeism rate at 35.2%.

Across the district, the schools struggle with low academic performance, with all schools performing below the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Additionally, the district faces significant challenges with high rates of chronic absenteeism and high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student populations. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to improve educational outcomes and ensure equity for all students in the King City Union district.