Summary:
The Elverta Joint Elementary district in California consists of two small public schools—Elverta Elementary (grades K-5) and Alpha Technology Middle (grades 6-8)—serving a total of 218 students, with both schools performing below state averages in core academic subjects.
Comparing the two schools, Elverta Elementary has higher overall test scores, particularly in English Language Arts where its 5th graders are nearly on par with the state average, but it also has a higher rate of chronic student absenteeism. In contrast, Alpha Technology Middle has better attendance but significantly lower academic proficiency, especially in mathematics where only about 11% of students are proficient compared to the state average of 37%.
The district faces a notable challenge in mathematics instruction, with performance declining in the middle school grades. Both schools receive the same funding per student, and their academic rankings have fallen over the past few years. For parents, this indicates a district where the elementary school shows some academic strengths despite attendance concerns, while the transition to middle school presents significant academic hurdles that the district is working to address.
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