Summary:
This analysis covers the single elementary school, Mary Collins Charter School at Cherry Valley, serving grades K-8 within the Petaluma Joint Union High district, a charter school that has demonstrated consistent, above-average academic performance.
Mary Collins Charter School at Cherry Valley stands out for its strong and steady results, earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the 74th to 76th percentile statewide for three consecutive years. The school outperforms both district and state averages in all core subjects, with particularly notable leads in mathematics and science. Furthermore, the school maintains a chronic absenteeism rate of 13.7%, which is significantly better than the averages for the district and California overall, likely supporting its strong academic outcomes.
Key observations include the school's peak English Language Arts performance in 7th grade and a pattern of variability in mathematics scores across grades, with a dip in 6th grade that recovers in later years. Despite having a higher student-teacher ratio than is typical for elementary grades, the school achieves these results efficiently. Serving a student population where about a quarter qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, the school's performance suggests it is effectively supporting a diverse community within the Petaluma Joint Union High district.
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