Summary:
Placerville Union Elementary is a single-school district serving grades 6-8 at Edwin Markham Middle, located in a community where a significant portion of students face economic challenges.
This school shows a clear pattern of academic performance by grade, with its strongest results consistently appearing in the 7th grade, particularly in English Language Arts where it outperforms the state average. Its science program is also a relative strength, scoring above both the Placerville Union Elementary district and California averages. However, the school faces a notable challenge with 6th-grade scores in math and English, which are its lowest and fall below state benchmarks, indicating a potential area for focused support during the transition to middle school.
Overall, Edwin Markham Middle has demonstrated positive momentum, with its statewide ranking improving over the past few years. Key factors influencing its environment include a chronic absenteeism rate that is higher than average, which is a significant focus for improvement. For parents, the school presents a profile of gradual progress with identifiable strengths in specific grades and subjects, alongside recognized challenges that the district is working to address.
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