Summary:
The Redding Elementary School District has only one middle school, Sequoia Middle, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school has consistently underperformed compared to the district and state averages across multiple academic measures, including English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency rates.
Sequoia Middle has a statewide ranking in the bottom half of California middle schools, with a 2 out of 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school also struggles with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 30.5%, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, Sequoia Middle has a high percentage of students (69.34%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.
Overall, the data suggests that Sequoia Middle is a struggling school that needs to implement targeted interventions and strategies to improve student outcomes and address the underlying issues affecting its performance. Addressing challenges such as high chronic absenteeism and socioeconomic disadvantages will be crucial for ensuring that all students in the Redding Elementary School District have access to a high-quality education.
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