Summary:
The 96772 zip code has only one school, Naalehu Elementary School, which serves grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 422 students. This public elementary school faces significant challenges, including consistently low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and potential resource allocation issues.
Naalehu Elementary School's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is relatively low compared to the state averages. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (23%) and Mathematics (13%) were significantly below the state averages. The school's science proficiency rate (23%) was also lower than the state average. The school's performance has been consistently low, with its statewide ranking declining from 187th out of 193 elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 191st out of 195 in 2022-2023.
Another major concern is the school's extremely high chronic absenteeism rate of 56.3% for the 2023-2024 school year, which is a significant challenge that likely contributes to the low academic performance. Despite the relatively high per-student spending of $18,324 for the 2018-2019 school year, the school's academic performance remains low, suggesting potential challenges in effectively allocating and utilizing available resources. Addressing these issues should be a priority to ensure that students at Naalehu Elementary School receive a high-quality education and have the best possible opportunities for success.
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