Summary:
The 93608 zip code area is home to a single public elementary school, Cantua Elementary, which serves grades K-8 and has a total enrollment of 179 students. The school's student population is predominantly Hispanic, with a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic challenges in the community.
Academically, Cantua Elementary struggles, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science falling well below state averages across all grade levels. For example, the 3rd grade ELA proficiency rate is just 17.39%, compared to the state average of 42.96%. The school also faces high chronic absenteeism, with 16.7% of students chronically absent, significantly higher than the state average. The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is slightly higher than the state average, which may contribute to the academic challenges.
Overall, the data suggests that Golden Plains Unified and Cantua Elementary have significant work to do in order to improve educational outcomes for their students. The school's low academic performance, high economic disadvantage, and attendance issues indicate a need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique needs of the student population and provide a high-quality education for all.
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