Summary:
The San Miguel Joint Union district in California is home to two elementary schools: Lillian Larsen Elementary and Cappy Culver Elementary. While both schools serve students in the same district, the data analysis suggests that Cappy Culver Elementary is the standout performer, with a higher statewide ranking, better School Digger rating, and stronger test scores compared to Lillian Larsen Elementary and the district average.
Cappy Culver Elementary outperforms Lillian Larsen Elementary in most subject areas and grade levels, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. However, both schools still have significant performance gaps compared to state averages, indicating room for improvement. Additionally, the district as a whole is ranked in the bottom half of California elementary schools, suggesting systemic challenges that need to be addressed.
While Cappy Culver Elementary has the edge in academic performance, Lillian Larsen Elementary serves a higher percentage of students from low-income families, with 76.94% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to 40% at Cappy Culver. This disparity in socioeconomic factors may be contributing to the performance differences between the two schools. Addressing chronic absenteeism, which is higher at Cappy Culver, and closing achievement gaps should be priorities for the district to ensure all students have access to a quality education.
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