Summary:
The Bellevue Union district in Santa Rosa operates four K-6 elementary schools serving 1,646 students, all of which face significant academic challenges, ranking well below state averages in English, math, and science.
Among the schools, Bellevue Elementary stands out as the top performer with the highest test scores and lowest chronic absenteeism, despite having the highest rate of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. In contrast, Kawana Springs Elementary faces the greatest academic hurdles, with the lowest math scores and overall ranking, though it is the only school reporting Spanish language assessment data. Meadow View Elementary and Taylor Mountain Elementary have identical enrollments, with Taylor Mountain showing a notable concern due to its high chronic absenteeism rate, which coincides with a declining statewide ranking.
Key takeaways for parents include notable performance gaps between schools within the same district, a district-wide pattern of declining rankings, and a critical need to address attendance and middle-grade math instruction. The variation suggests that sharing successful strategies from higher-performing schools like Bellevue Elementary could benefit the entire Bellevue Union district.
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