Summary:
Hopland, California, is served by a single public elementary school, Shanel Valley Academy, which educates approximately 124 students in grades K-6 within the Shanel Valley Academy District.
As the only school in the area, Shanel Valley Academy faces significant academic challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom 1-4% of California elementary schools. Recent state test scores show proficiency rates far below state averages, with only 10% of students proficient in English Language Arts and 4.84% in Mathematics compared to state averages of 48.81% and 37.3%, respectively. Mathematics performance is a particular concern, with 0% of 4th and 6th graders testing as proficient.
Despite these academic struggles, the school spends over $20,000 per student and maintains a chronic absenteeism rate of 16.8%, which is better than the state average. With nearly 70% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school serves a community with high economic need. The persistent low rankings over several years indicate deep-seated challenges that require comprehensive intervention to improve student outcomes.
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