Summary:
Raymond, California, is served by a single public school, Raymond-Knowles Elementary, a K-8 school in the Raymond-Knowles Union Elementary School District that educates 88 students.
The school presents a mixed academic picture, with overall proficiency in English and math below state averages, but it has a notable strength: its 8th-grade students perform significantly above state averages in both subjects. A major area of concern is chronic absenteeism, with a rate of 33.7% that is much higher than the state average, which likely impacts overall student achievement. Over 60% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a community with significant economic needs.
Despite these challenges, the district is ranked in the 61st percentile statewide, and the school has adequate resources with a per-student spending above $16,000. The key takeaway for parents is that while the school faces hurdles common to many communities, it demonstrates a clear capacity for academic success in its upper grades, suggesting a strong foundation that could be built upon with targeted support, particularly in improving student attendance.
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