Summary:
The Harmony Union Elementary district in Occidental operates two small schools on the same campus, serving a total of 233 students from kindergarten through 8th grade, with Harmony Elementary covering grades K-1 and Salmon Creek School - A Charter serving grades 2-8.
Comparing the two, Salmon Creek School - A Charter stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in science where student proficiency is more than double the state average, and in English Language Arts where it also exceeds state benchmarks. In contrast, Harmony Elementary has remarkably high per-student spending and the lowest student-teacher ratio in the district, though it lacks recent statewide ranking data for comparison.
Parents should note that both schools report chronic absenteeism rates above the state average, which is a key area for improvement. Mathematics performance at Salmon Creek School - A Charter varies significantly by grade, indicating some inconsistency. Overall, the district offers small class sizes and shows notable strengths in specific subjects, alongside financial and attendance patterns that distinguish its two unique school environments.
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