Summary:
The Madera Unified School District in California serves 27 schools, including 18 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 5 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The district faces significant challenges, with high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating socioeconomic struggles. However, the data also reveals pockets of success, such as Matilda Torres High, the highest-ranked high school in the district, and Howard Elementary, the top-performing elementary school.
The district's high schools show a wide range of performance, with Matilda Torres High and Madera High ranking among the highest in the district and state, while Mountain Vista High has a lower four-year graduation rate of 67.9%. The elementary and middle schools also exhibit significant disparities in academic performance, with some schools, like Howard Elementary, outperforming the district and state averages on standardized tests, while others struggle.
Addressing the high rates of chronic absenteeism, particularly at the alternative and some elementary schools, will be crucial for the district to improve student learning and achievement. Additionally, the district must find ways to provide targeted support and interventions to its lowest-performing schools and student subgroups to help close the achievement gaps and ensure all students have access to a quality education.
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