Summary:
The Nevada City Elementary district consists of two public schools, Deer Creek Elementary (grades K-3) and Seven Hills Intermediate (grades 4-8), together serving 691 students in Nevada City, California.
Academically, Seven Hills Intermediate is the stronger performer, consistently ranking in the 75th-77th percentile statewide and outperforming state averages in English Language Arts and Science. In contrast, Deer Creek Elementary performs closer to state averages in core subjects, though its most recent statewide ranking data is from several years ago. A notable pattern is that math proficiency is a relative challenge across the district, with a significant drop often observed between 4th and 5th grades.
There are interesting differences in resources and student engagement between the two schools. Deer Creek Elementary receives higher per-student funding but has a lower rate of chronic absenteeism. The district as a whole maintains an above-average ranking, suggesting overall solid performance for families in the area, with particular strengths in English and science education at the intermediate level.
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