Summary:
Penn Valley Union Elementary district contains one middle school, Ready Springs Elementary, which serves grades 4-8 in a district ranked in the 65th percentile statewide.
This single school shows notable strengths and challenges. Its science program is a clear asset, with student proficiency significantly exceeding both the Penn Valley Union Elementary district and California state averages. The school has also shown recent improvement, jumping nearly 300 spots in statewide rankings from the previous year while maintaining a consistent 3-star rating. However, a major area for growth is chronic absenteeism, where the rate is substantially higher than the state average, which can significantly impact learning.
Academic performance varies considerably by grade level at Ready Springs Elementary. Fourth graders excel in English Language Arts, while fifth and sixth graders show a noticeable dip in performance, particularly in math. Students recover strongly in the upper grades, with seventh and eighth graders performing well in mathematics. With over half of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school's performance at or near state averages in core subjects represents a solid achievement within its economic context.
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