Summary:
The Tehachapi Unified School District in California is home to 4 elementary schools serving students from kindergarten through 6th grade. The data reveals significant variation in the performance and characteristics of these schools, with Cummings Valley Elementary standing out as the clear standout in the district.
Cummings Valley Elementary boasts the highest statewide ranking, placing in the top 35% of California elementary schools. It also has the strongest proficiency rates across nearly all subject areas and grade levels, significantly outperforming the district and state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, over 50% of Cummings Valley students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to just 37.36% for the district and 47.04% statewide. The school also has the lowest chronic absenteeism rate at 29.5%, well below the district average of 34.4%.
In contrast, the other elementary schools in the district have more mixed results. Golden Hills Elementary and Tompkins Elementary perform above the district average in some areas but below in others, while Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy lags behind significantly, especially in math. The high chronic absenteeism rates across the district, particularly at Golden Hills and Tehachapi Independent, are a major concern and likely impacting academic achievement.
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