Summary:
The Wasco Union Elementary school district in California is home to two middle schools: Palm Avenue Middle and Thomas Jefferson Middle. While both schools serve predominantly low-income student populations, Palm Avenue Middle outperforms Thomas Jefferson Middle in several key metrics, including school rankings and student proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics.
According to the data, Palm Avenue Middle is ranked higher than Thomas Jefferson Middle in the statewide SchoolDigger rankings, with a ranking of 1820 out of 2777 California middle schools compared to Thomas Jefferson Middle's ranking of 2066. Additionally, Palm Avenue Middle has a higher percentage of students proficient or better in ELA and Mathematics assessments. However, both schools are rated below average, with Palm Avenue Middle earning a 2-star rating and Thomas Jefferson Middle earning a 1-star rating out of 5 from SchoolDigger.
The data also reveals that both Wasco Union Elementary middle schools face challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates and student-teacher ratios that may limit individualized attention. These factors, combined with the schools' predominantly low-income student populations, suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes and address the unique needs of the community.
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