Summary:
The Standard Elementary district in Bakersfield, California, is home to three elementary schools: Wingland Elementary, Highland Elementary, and Standard Elementary. While all three schools face challenges, Highland Elementary stands out as the highest performer in the district.
Highland Elementary consistently outperforms the other two schools in the district, with the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, Highland Elementary had the highest percentage of students proficient or better in ELA at the end-of-course level (29.89%) compared to Wingland (19.94%) and Standard (21.45%). Highland Elementary also had the highest 5th grade proficiency rates in ELA (40.35%) and Science (21.05%) for 2023-2024.
However, all three schools in the Standard Elementary district face significant performance gaps, with proficiency rates well below the state averages in ELA, Math, and Science. Additionally, the district is grappling with high chronic absenteeism rates, especially at Standard Elementary (53.8%), and a predominantly low-income student population, with Standard Elementary having the highest percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (95.65%). Addressing these systemic issues should be a top priority for the district.
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