Summary:
The Laton Joint Unified school district in California contains a single elementary school, Laton Elementary, which serves students from kindergarten through 6th grade. The data analysis reveals that Laton Elementary is a struggling school, with declining performance, significant gaps in academic proficiency, high rates of socioeconomic disadvantage, and concerning chronic absenteeism.
Laton Elementary is ranked 5229 out of 5862 California elementary schools for the 2023-2024 school year, with a 1-star rating out of 5 from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics are significantly lower than the state averages, with only 15.56% of 3rd-grade students proficient in ELA and 22.22% proficient in Math, compared to state averages of 42.8% and 45.64%, respectively. The school's proficiency rates in CAST Science assessments are also well below the state averages, with only 10.87% of 5th-grade students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 32.68%.
The data also shows that Laton Elementary has a high percentage of students (82.93%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant economically disadvantaged population. The school's chronic absenteeism rate is 16.2%, which is concerning and likely contributes to the academic challenges. Addressing the root causes of these issues, through targeted interventions and support, both academic and non-academic, will be crucial for improving student outcomes and the overall quality of education at Laton Elementary.
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