Summary:
Plainsburg Union Elementary serves grades K-8 with 113 students in a single-school, rural district located in Merced, CA.
The district contains one school, Plainsburg Union Elementary. This school shows a clear strength in English Language Arts, with proficiency rates in several grades, especially 6th and 8th, exceeding the state average. It also performs well in keeping students regularly attending, with a chronic absenteeism rate better than the state average. However, the school faces significant challenges in mathematics and science, where proficiency rates are below state averages and show a concerning decline in math from lower to upper grades.
Over the past three years, the school's statewide ranking has declined. While it spends a moderate amount per student, nearly half of its students qualify for free or reduced lunch, indicating economic need. Parents should note the school's smaller size can foster a close community but may limit specialized programs. The analysis suggests the Plainsburg Union Elementary district should focus on strengthening its math and science instruction to improve overall student outcomes.
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