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McFarland Independent

Summary:

McFarland Independent is an alternative public school located in McFarland, California, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 14 students. The school is part of the McFarland Unified School District, which is ranked 1254 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

McFarland Independent faces significant challenges, as evidenced by its low 58.8% four-year graduation rate, much lower than the state average, and a high 17.6% dropout rate. The school has also experienced concerning trends of high chronic absenteeism, ranging from 23.1% in 2017-2018 to a peak of 90.9% in 2020-2021. Academically, McFarland Independent's test scores are significantly lower than the state and district averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2021-2022 school year, only 5% of McFarland Independent students were proficient or better in Smarter Balanced Assessments/Mathematics for End of Course, compared to 17.52% for the McFarland Unified School District and 33.38% for the state.

In contrast, the nearby Wonderful College Prep Academy, a public charter school, appears to be performing significantly better than McFarland Independent across various metrics, including a 100% four-year graduation rate, a 0% dropout rate, and generally outperforming the state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. This suggests that the educational model and resources available at Wonderful College Prep Academy may be more effective in supporting student success, even though both schools serve a high percentage of students from low-income families.


Detail:

Public, Alternative K-12

 599 Fifth St.
       Mc Farland, CA  93250-1174

(661) 792-6312

District: McFarland Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1915th of 2,323 California Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,526 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  7.9 Help
Number of students:  14

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
92.9%
African American:
7.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  78.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details McFarland Independent ranks worse than 82.4% of high schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.67. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at McFarland Independent who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (92.9%), African American (7.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 78.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McFarland Independent is 7.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at McFarland Independent is $13,526.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

McFarland Independent:

SchoolDigger ranks McFarland Independent 1915th of 2323 California public high schools. (See McFarland Independent in the ranking list.)

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McFarland Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks McFarland Unified 1254th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for McFarland Independent

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Rank History for all students at McFarland Independent

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 9.79 1706th 1901 10.3%
2006 7.32 1810th 1968 8.0%
2007 4.83 1913th 2063 7.3%
2008 4.77 1953rd 2117 7.7%
2009 8.65 2060th 2238 8.0%
2011 5.02 2151st 2367 9.1%
2012 4.93 2139th 2354 9.1%
2013 4.99 2203rd 2426 9.2%
2022 35.38 1295th 2123 39.0%
2024 11.67 1915th 2323 17.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McFarland Independent

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 12.85 1837th 2235 17.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at McFarland Independent

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 13.28 1736th 2125 18.3%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

McFarland Independent Test Scores
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Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for McFarland Independent

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 10 1 0 174 0 n/a n/a 0 185
1989 18 0 1 204 1 n/a n/a 0 224
1990 15 3 2 173 0 n/a n/a 0 193
1991 13 2 0 272 0 n/a n/a 0 287
1992 14 1 1 157 0 n/a n/a 0 173
1993 9 0 0 75 0 n/a n/a 0 84
1994 2 0 0 26 0 n/a n/a 0 28
1995 4 0 0 53 1 n/a n/a 0 58
1996 4 0 0 53 1 n/a n/a 0 58
1997 12 3 0 84 0 n/a n/a 0 99
1998 7 0 0 37 0 n/a n/a 0 44
1999 7 0 0 45 0 n/a n/a 0 52
2000 15 0 0 107 0 n/a n/a 0 122
2001 16 0 1 94 0 n/a n/a 0 111
2002 16 0 1 91 0 n/a n/a 0 108
2003 16 0 1 91 0 n/a n/a 0 108
2004 13 0 0 98 0 n/a n/a 0 111
2005 13 2 0 96 1 n/a n/a 0 112
2006 12 2 0 76 0 n/a n/a 0 90
2007 7 0 0 78 0 n/a n/a 0 85
2008 6 n/a n/a 74 n/a n/a n/a 0 80
2009 5 0 0 71 0 0 0 0 76
2010 0 1 1 81 0 0 0 0 83
2011 1 0 0 54 0 0 0 0 55
2012 1 0 0 27 0 0 0 0 28
2013 0 1 0 18 0 0 0 0 19
2014 2 0 0 37 0 0 0 0 39
2015 2 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 12
2016 0 0 0 13 0 0 0 0 13
2017 0 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 12
2018 0 0 0 13 0 0 0 0 13
2019 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 7
2020 0 0 0 19 0 0 0 0 19
2021 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 8
2022 1 0 7 35 0 0 0 0 43
2023 0 0 0 14 0 0 0 0 14
2024 0 1 0 13 0 0 0 0 14

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at McFarland Independent

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 185 3.0 61.6 n/a
1989 224 4.0 56.0 n/a
1990 193 4.5 42.8 n/a
1991 287 5.3 54.1 n/a
1992 173 5.4 32.0 n/a
1993 84 4.0 21.0 29.8
1994 28 4.0 7.0 0
1995 58 2.0 29.0 0
1996 58 2.0 29.0 0
1997 99 2.0 49.5 0
1998 44 5.0 8.8 0
1999 52 4.0 13.0 0
2000 122 6.0 20.3 0
2001 111 6.0 18.5 0
2002 108 4.0 27.0 0
2003 108 4.0 27.0 0
2004 111 4.0 27.8 47.7
2005 112 3.0 37.3 92
2006 90 3.0 30.0 24.4
2007 85 2.0 42.5 25.9
2008 80 1.0 80.0 n/a
2009 76 0.0 n/a 27.6
2010 83 n/a n/a n/a
2011 55 n/a n/a 72.7
2012 28 0.6 46.6 10.7
2013 19 0.8 23.7 57.9
2014 39 1.7 22.9 51.3
2015 12 1.0 12.0 33.3
2016 13 0.0 n/a 61.5
2017 12 0.6 20.0 33.3
2018 13 0.7 18.5 76.9
2019 7 0.3 23.3 n/a
2020 19 n/a n/a 84.2
2021 8 0.5 16.0 n/a
2022 43 1.8 23.8 86
2023 14 1.8 7.7 78.6
2024 14 1.7 7.9 78.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio McFarland Independent

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 185 3.0 61.6 n/a
1989 224 4.0 56.0 n/a
1990 193 4.5 42.8 n/a
1991 287 5.3 54.1 n/a
1992 173 5.4 32.0 n/a
1993 84 4.0 21.0 29.8
1994 28 4.0 7.0 0
1995 58 2.0 29.0 0
1996 58 2.0 29.0 0
1997 99 2.0 49.5 0
1998 44 5.0 8.8 0
1999 52 4.0 13.0 0
2000 122 6.0 20.3 0
2001 111 6.0 18.5 0
2002 108 4.0 27.0 0
2003 108 4.0 27.0 0
2004 111 4.0 27.8 47.7
2005 112 3.0 37.3 92
2006 90 3.0 30.0 24.4
2007 85 2.0 42.5 25.9
2008 80 1.0 80.0 n/a
2009 76 0.0 n/a 27.6
2010 83 n/a n/a n/a
2011 55 n/a n/a 72.7
2012 28 0.6 46.6 10.7
2013 19 0.8 23.7 57.9
2014 39 1.7 22.9 51.3
2015 12 1.0 12.0 33.3
2016 13 0.0 n/a 61.5
2017 12 0.6 20.0 33.3
2018 13 0.7 18.5 76.9
2019 7 0.3 23.3 n/a
2020 19 n/a n/a 84.2
2021 8 0.5 16.0 n/a
2022 43 1.8 23.8 86
2023 14 1.8 7.7 78.6
2024 14 1.7 7.9 78.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for McFarland Independent

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $13,526

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McFarland Independent

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students714
 100%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic714
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White00
Two or More Races00

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In the 2023-24 school year, 14 students attended McFarland Independent.

Students at McFarland Independent are 93% Hispanic, 7% African American.

McFarland Independent ranks in the bottom 17.6% of California alternative schools.


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