Summary:
The 95968 zip code is home to a single middle school, Palermo, which serves students in grades 6-8. Palermo has consistently ranked in the bottom half of California middle schools over the past three school years, indicating persistent challenges in academic achievement. The school's performance on standardized tests is significantly below the state average, with proficiency rates ranging from 29.37% to 34.78% in English Language Arts/Literacy and 12.68% to 16.88% in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 45.82% to 47.19% and 31.57% to 34.31%, respectively.
Palermo also faces high rates of poverty and chronic absenteeism, with 77.48% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch and a chronic absenteeism rate of 30.8% in the 2022-2023 school year, both significantly higher than the state averages. The school's student-teacher ratio of 16.4 is slightly higher than the state average, which may contribute to the academic struggles.
Overall, the data suggests that Palermo Union Elementary school district, and specifically Palermo middle school, face significant challenges in supporting student success and improving academic outcomes. Targeted interventions and support may be necessary to address the persistent low performance, high poverty rates, and chronic absenteeism issues at the school.
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