Summary:
The Emery Unified school district in Emeryville, California, is a small district with just two schools serving 590 students from kindergarten through 12th grade, both serving a significant number of economically disadvantaged students.
Comparing the two schools, Anna Yates Elementary (K-8) shows stronger performance in science and has a much lower rate of chronic student absenteeism (21.5%) than Emery Secondary (9-12). However, the high school stands out for its exceptionally high graduation rate of 95.7%, which exceeds the state average, and it benefits from a very low student-teacher ratio of 11.6 to 1.
Overall, the district faces academic challenges, with proficiency rates in English, math, and science below state averages, and a notable decline in its statewide ranking over recent years. A key finding is the paradox of high graduation rates at the high school alongside low test scores, particularly in science where proficiency is only 5.41%. Furthermore, despite per-student spending being above typical California averages, academic outcomes remain an area for improvement, with chronic absenteeism at the high school level being a significant concern.
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