Summary:
Ridgecrest Elementary Academy for Language Music and Sci is the sole elementary school located within the Ridgecrest Elementary Academy for Language Music and Sci Di district in Ridgecrest, California. The school serves students from kindergarten through 5th grade and has a relatively small student population of 183 students.
Ridgecrest Elementary Academy for Language Music and Sci has consistently ranked in the bottom 25% of California elementary schools over the past 3 school years, with a statewide ranking between 4,242 and 5,175 out of around 5,800 schools. The school's performance on standardized tests is significantly below the state average across all grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates ranging from 14.29% to 34.62% in English Language Arts and 14.81% to 30.77% in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 42.8% to 47.37% in ELA and 34.31% to 45.64% in Math. Additionally, the school's science proficiency rate for 5th grade was 22.22%, compared to the state average of 32.68%.
The school faces several challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate of 50.2% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 44.26% in the 2022-2023 school year, suggesting that the school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges. Addressing these issues, such as improving instructional practices, addressing chronic absenteeism, and providing additional support for students from disadvantaged backgrounds, should be a priority for the school and district.
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