Summary:
The Santa Cruz City Elementary district serves 5 elementary schools, providing education to students from kindergarten through 6th grade. The schools in this district showcase a range of academic performance, with some standout institutions and others facing challenges.
Westlake Elementary is a top performer, consistently exceeding district and state averages on standardized tests, with over 65% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, Bay View Elementary and Gault Elementary lag behind, with lower proficiency rates. The Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-Monarch school also stands out, with impressive test scores and a lower chronic absenteeism rate compared to the other schools.
Chronic absenteeism rates vary significantly across the district, from 19.3% at the alternative school to 32.6% at Gault Elementary. The schools also serve student populations with diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 20.76% at Westlake Elementary to 63.55% at Gault Elementary. These factors likely contribute to the performance disparities observed, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and support to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students in the Santa Cruz City Elementary district.
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