Pollock Pines Elementary

The Pollock Pines Elementary district consists of two public schools, Pinewood Elementary (grades K-4) and Sierra Ridge Middle (grades 5-8), serving a combined 586 students in a rural area of California.

Overall, both schools perform below state averages in English and math, but there are notable differences between them. Pinewood Elementary has seen a recent decline in its statewide ranking and faces challenges with higher chronic absenteeism and a larger student-teacher ratio, despite higher per-student spending. Its 4th grade, in particular, shows a significant drop in math proficiency compared to the state. In contrast, Sierra Ridge Middle has shown improvement in its ranking, with its 7th graders performing close to state averages and science scores nearly matching the state benchmark.

Key areas for families to consider include the grade-level performance variations, especially the dip in 4th grade at the elementary school, and the higher-than-average chronic absenteeism at both sites. The middle school demonstrates resilience, with improving trends and relative strengths in upper grades and science. The data suggests that targeted support during key academic transitions and addressing attendance could be important focus areas for the Pollock Pines Elementary district.