Summary:
Pacheco Union Elementary School District in Redding, California, contains one middle school, Pacheco Elementary, which serves grades 4 through 8 with 379 students in a district ranked in the middle of the state.
This single school presents a mixed academic picture, with notable strengths in specific grades but overall proficiency below state averages in English (40.56%) and Math (29.78%). The most striking finding is the dramatic variation in performance between grade levels; for example, 7th graders excel in English at 68.25% proficiency, far exceeding the state average, while 6th graders struggle in Math at only 18.07%. This suggests instructional effectiveness or curriculum challenges may differ significantly from one grade to the next.
Despite serving a population where over 60% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, the school maintains a chronic absenteeism rate of 12.1%, which is better than both the Pacheco Union Elementary district and state averages. However, the school's statewide ranking has declined from the 62nd percentile to the 49th percentile this year, indicating a need to understand what changed. Parents should note the pockets of excellence, particularly in 7th grade, alongside the clear areas for growth in other grades.
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