Summary:
The Santa Ynez Valley Charter District consists of a single elementary school, Santa Ynez Valley Charter, serving grades K-8 with 189 students, offering a focused educational environment with smaller class sizes.
This school shows notable strengths in specific areas, particularly outperforming the state average in science by nearly 10 percentage points and maintaining a much lower rate of chronic student absenteeism. However, academic performance varies significantly by grade level; for example, third graders perform well above state averages in English and math, while fourth and fifth grade scores, especially in math, are areas for improvement. The school's statewide ranking has also fluctuated over the past few years, indicating some variability in annual results.
Overall, Santa Ynez Valley Charter provides a resource-supported setting with a favorable student-teacher ratio, and its strong science program and student attendance are positive indicators. Parents may want to inquire about the school's strategies for supporting consistent performance across all grade levels, particularly in mathematics.
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