Summary:
The Black Oak Mine Unified district consists of six small schools serving grades K-12 across the rural communities of Garden Valley, Cool, and Georgetown, with total enrollment around 1,235 students.
Among these schools, Northside Elementary stands out as the top academic performer, with the highest test scores in English, math, and science, and excellent student attendance. American River Charter is notable for its exceptionally low absenteeism and the district's highest graduation rate, achieving strong results with a unique model. Golden Sierra Junior Senior High is a consistent performer with a high graduation rate and particularly strong 11th-grade English scores.
The district shows a clear link between good attendance and positive outcomes, but faces challenges in mathematics, where most schools lag behind state averages. The very small schools, Divide High and Otter Creek Elementary, have high per-student costs and significant attendance issues, highlighting the difficulties of extremely low enrollment. Overall, the district's graduation rates are above the state average, demonstrating success in supporting students through to completion.
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