Summary:
Tipton Elementary is the sole elementary school located in the Tipton Elementary district in Tipton, California. This school serves students from kindergarten through 6th grade and has consistently ranked in the bottom half of California elementary schools over the past three years. The school's performance on standardized tests is below the state average across all grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates ranging from 10% to 57.89% in English Language Arts and 8.06% to 44.64% in Mathematics.
Tipton Elementary has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 88.63%, and the school's chronic absenteeism rate is 18.6%, which is a concerning metric. The student-teacher ratio at the school is 18.9, slightly higher than the state average. These factors suggest the school may be facing significant socioeconomic challenges that could be impacting academic performance.
To address these issues, the school should conduct a comprehensive needs assessment, implement evidence-based strategies to improve proficiency rates, provide additional support for students and families facing socioeconomic challenges, and develop a plan to address the elevated chronic absenteeism rate. By addressing these key areas, Tipton Elementary can work towards improving student outcomes and providing a high-quality education for its community.
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