Summary:
The Plumas Lake Elementary district is served by one middle school, Riverside Meadows Intermediate, which educates about 530 students in grades 6 through 8 within a district ranked in the top two-thirds statewide.
This school shows a clear strength in student attendance, with a chronic absenteeism rate significantly better than the California average, which is a positive foundation for learning. Academically, performance is mixed; while 8th graders excel in English Language Arts, outperforming the state, mathematics scores are a notable concern, declining sharply from 6th to 8th grade to well below state averages. The school's performance trends closely mirror the Plumas Lake Elementary district averages, indicating shared instructional approaches or challenges.
Despite having above-average per-student funding, Riverside Meadows Intermediate has seen its statewide ranking decline over the past three years. For parents, the key takeaways are the school's strong attendance culture and promising upper-grade ELA results, contrasted with a need for focused improvement in middle school math and a recent downward trend in overall standing compared to other schools.
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