Summary:
The Ferndale Unified district consists of two small schools, Ferndale Elementary (K-8) and Ferndale High (9-12), serving a total of 483 students in a district ranked in the top third statewide.
Comparing the two schools, Ferndale Elementary is the stronger academic performer, with math and English scores above state averages and notably high proficiency in middle school math. It also excels with a very low chronic absenteeism rate of 7.8%. Ferndale High demonstrates major strengths in student support, achieving a perfect 100% graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate with a very low student-teacher ratio, though its academic proficiency scores, particularly in science, are lower than the elementary school's.
Key takeaways for parents include the district's overall strength in mathematics and the exceptional graduation outcomes at the high school. A notable area for attention is the higher chronic absenteeism at Ferndale High, which contrasts with its strong completion rates. Both schools share a challenge in science proficiency, an area where the district performs below the state average.
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