Summary:
The Patterson Joint Unified school district in California serves 9 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the district, with Northmead Elementary standing out as the highest-performing school and Grayson Elementary struggling, particularly in Math.
Patterson High, the largest high school in the district, has a strong 94.6% four-year graduation rate, though its test scores are more mixed. In contrast, the district's alternative school, Open Valley Independent Study, has lower test scores but a relatively low 3.4% chronic absenteeism rate, suggesting it may be providing valuable support for students who struggle in a traditional setting.
Across the district, high rates of free/reduced-price lunch eligibility indicate significant socioeconomic challenges that the schools are working to address. Addressing chronic absenteeism, which ranges from 3.4% to 29.5% across the schools, could also be an important priority for the district as it seeks to ensure all students have access to a high-quality education.
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