Summary:
This analysis examines eight elementary schools serving grades K-6 or K-8 in Ukiah, California, revealing significant variation in performance and resources among schools within the Ukiah Unified district and two independent charter districts.
Among traditional public schools, Frank Zeek Elementary stands out as the top academic performer, achieving proficiency rates well above district and state averages. In contrast, Oak Manor Elementary and Nokomis Elementary face the greatest challenges, with the lowest proficiency rates and highest chronic absenteeism. The charter schools, River Oak Charter and Tree of Life Charter, generally show stronger outcomes, with Tree of Life posting exceptional science proficiency and the best attendance.
Key takeaways for parents include notable differences in how resources translate to results; for example, Nokomis has the highest per-student spending but the lowest scores, while charters perform well with lower spending. Chronic absenteeism is a district-wide concern but is lowest at the higher-performing schools. Mathematics is a particular area of weakness across the Ukiah Unified schools compared to the state average, suggesting a systemic instructional challenge.
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