Summary:
The 93270 zip code area is home to 3 schools - 2 elementary schools (Terra Bella Elementary and Saucelito Elementary) and 1 middle school (Carl Smith Middle). While the schools face challenges common to economically disadvantaged areas, Saucelito Elementary stands out with relatively stronger academic performance compared to the other schools in the region.
Saucelito Elementary has the highest proficiency rates on state assessments, with 41.46% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 9.76% in Mathematics. This is higher than the district and state averages. However, the school also has the highest chronic absenteeism rate at 34.7%, which could be an area of concern. Carl Smith Middle has the strongest performance in English Language Arts among the middle schools, with 39.2% of students proficient or better, but its Mathematics performance is lower at 21.88% proficient or better.
Overall, the schools in the 93270 zip code area face challenges, with most performing below state averages on assessments, particularly in Mathematics. The high percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 88.06% to 94.3%, suggest significant economic disadvantage among the student populations. Addressing attendance issues and collaborating to share best practices could be crucial for improving educational outcomes in the region.
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