Summary:
The Morrice Schaefer Charter District consists of a single elementary school, Morrice Schaefer Charter, serving grades K-6 in Santa Rosa, California, with a total enrollment of 304 students.
This school serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, with over 71% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite receiving above-average funding of $19,202 per student, the school's academic performance is significantly below state averages across all subjects, including English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Its statewide ranking has also declined notably over the past three years, dropping to the 18th percentile. Chronic absenteeism, at 22.9%, is higher than the state average and likely contributes to these academic challenges.
Performance varies by grade level, with third-grade students performing closest to state standards and fourth grade showing the largest gaps, particularly in math. The student-teacher ratio of nearly 25-to-1 may limit individualized support. For parents, this indicates a school facing significant hurdles in translating its resources into strong academic outcomes, with a clear need for targeted interventions to address attendance, support grade-level transitions, and improve instructional effectiveness to reverse its declining trajectory.
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