Summary:
The Gravenstein Union Elementary district in Sebastopol consists of three high-performing K-8 schools serving 798 students, all ranking in the top 10% of California districts.
Among the schools, Hillcrest Middle stands out as the highest achiever, earning a 5-star rating with the district's best English scores, while Gravenstein Elementary shows remarkable consistency with 4-star ratings over several years and the lowest chronic absenteeism. Gravenstein First is a unique, small school serving only first grade, making direct comparisons to the broader elementary and middle schools less straightforward.
Overall, the district excels academically, with students significantly outperforming state averages in English, math, and science. Key observations include some dips in math scores during grade transitions that the district may want to address, and notably efficient spending at Hillcrest Middle. While chronic absenteeism is below the state average, it varies between schools, and science, though strong, is an area where there is room for growth relative to the district's other high scores.
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