Summary:
The Bolinas-Stinson Union district in rural coastal Marin County consists of a single K-8 school, Bolinas-Stinson Elementary, serving 109 students from kindergarten through eighth grade.
Bolinas-Stinson Elementary is a standout for its strong academic performance, consistently earning a 4-star rating and scoring well above California state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school's unique K-8 configuration provides a continuous educational experience, with student performance in ELA notably improving in the upper grades. However, a significant area for attention is the chronic absenteeism rate, which is higher than the state average.
The school benefits from an exceptionally high level of per-student spending, which likely supports its quality programs and helps it overcome the challenges of its small, rural setting. While math and science scores are solid, they show more variability than the consistently strong ELA results, indicating potential areas for focused curriculum support. Overall, Bolinas-Stinson Union demonstrates that a small, well-resourced district can deliver excellent educational outcomes for its community.
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