Summary:
Calistoga Joint Unified contains one elementary school, Calistoga Elementary, serving grades K-6 in a district with significant socioeconomic need, where over 80% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
As the only school in the Calistoga Joint Unified district, Calistoga Elementary shows a mixed academic profile. Its performance in mathematics is a relative strength, exceeding both district and state averages, which is notable given the high level of student need. However, proficiency in English Language Arts is below state averages, and science scores are significantly lower, indicating an important area for improvement. The school's statewide ranking has shown some volatility in recent years.
Key factors for parents to consider include the school's moderate class size, with a student-teacher ratio of 16-to-1, and a chronic absenteeism rate slightly better than the state average. The district invests heavily per student, which supports resources and staffing. Performance varies considerably by grade level, with strong math results in 4th grade but a drop in 5th grade, and English proficiency peaking in 5th grade before declining in 6th grade, suggesting the transition to middle school grades may present challenges.
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