Summary:
Freshwater Elementary is the only elementary school serving grades K-6 in the Freshwater Elementary district in Eureka, California, providing a consistent educational experience for its 283 students.
Freshwater Elementary is a standout performer, earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the 77th percentile statewide. The school excels in English Language Arts and Science, with proficiency rates significantly above the California average. A major strength is student attendance, with a chronic absenteeism rate of just 11.3%, which is much better than the state average and contributes to the school's success. The school has shown impressive improvement, moving from a 3-star to a 4-star rating in the past year.
An area for attention is mathematics, where scores show a concerning decline in the upper grades despite the school's overall math performance being above average. The school operates with a higher student-teacher ratio and nearly half of its students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, making its strong academic results in most subjects particularly notable. Parents can expect a school that is improving and performing well above state standards in reading and science, with a clear focus on maintaining excellent student attendance.
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